Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the technical direction of high-impact engineering teams, designing and implementing scalable distributed systems and APIs. You will shape architecture roadmaps, define best practices, and deliver innovative solutions across complex, high-traffic platforms. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Data Science, and Technical Operations, you will mentor engineers, improve development processes, and leverage emerging technologies like AI to enhance software delivery. This position is ideal for someone passionate about solving complex technical challenges and driving scalable solutions that impact millions of users.

In Short

• Architect and implement scalable distributed systems, APIs, and data pipelines to support high-volume consumer-facing services.
• Lead the design and development of major software components and features, ensuring quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Debug production issues across services and layers of the stack, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data Science, and Technical Operations to align technical strategies and delivery.
• Develop and maintain long-term architecture roadmaps, setting technical vision and standards for the team.
• Mentor and guide engineers on coding best practices, design patterns, and process improvements.
• Drive efficiencies in the software development lifecycle, incorporating AI and other emerging technologies where appropriate.
• Monitor platform performance and reliability, ensuring service-level objectives for response time and capacity are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of scalable distributed systems and APIs.
• Experience with mentoring and leading engineering teams.
• Ability to debug complex production issues.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in software development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Flexible work environment.