Staff Software Engineer

• Oversee complex large-scale projects and systems and drive technical solutions aligned with team objectives.
• Apply your strategic expertise to set technical direction and support leadership with technical expertise.
• Define and drive technical vision and strategy across multiple projects and teams.
• Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability standards.
• Lead system design and architecture discussions - bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions.
• Be hands-on with the codebase - lead code reviews, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence.
• Solve complex engineering challenges using tools like Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices.
• Mentor Senior Engineers - foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies.

• 7-9+ years of proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects in a Senior or Staff capacity, providing technical leadership and promoting best practices and standards.
• A strong strategic and architectural vision paired with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think systematically.
• Proficiency with leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery.
• Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and trade-offs.
• Proficient Python and/or Go programming skills are advantageous, but we are open to various languages.
• Strong understanding of Microservices architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team player approach.
• Prior experience with code reviews and mentorship of Senior Engineers.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

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