Staff Software Engineer (Remote - US) - job 2 of 9

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.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and drive the development of complex, distributed software systems across multiple agile teams. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions while mentoring junior engineers and influencing architectural decisions. This role requires collaboration across product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure that projects align with business objectives and meet rigorous quality standards. You will guide technical strategy, foster innovation, and promote best practices in coding, testing, and DevSecOps. The environment is dynamic and collaborative, offering opportunities to tackle challenging problems and make a lasting impact on software products used at scale.

Accountabilities:

·        Lead the design, development, and maintenance of distributed, modular, and high-performance software systems.

·        Translate product requirements into robust, scalable architectures while ensuring maintainability, security, and compliance.

·        Conduct design and code reviews across multiple applications to enforce best practices and technical standards.

·        Lead multiple agile teams to deliver features and enhancements according to prioritized product roadmaps.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles, align on requirements, and ensure successful project delivery.

·        Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers across teams, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

·        Partner with product managers to estimate effort, prioritize work, and execute on roadmap initiatives.

·        7+ years of software engineering experience with hands-on expertise in modern programming languages (Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).

·        3+ years of experience leading multi-team engineering initiatives in distributed application environments.

·        Strong background in backend development, microservices, APIs, and database systems (Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).

·        Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevSecOps practices.

·        Proficiency in message queuing, data streaming, workflow frameworks, and microservices architecture.

·        Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills across multiple functional areas.

·        Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive adoption of best practices in quality, scalability, and performance.

·        Experience leveraging analytics and experimentation to improve system performance and usability.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

·        AI/automation workflow integration experience.

·        Experience in high-scale, distributed systems and operational excellence initiatives.

·        Proven track record of driving technical strategy and vision for multiple teams.

·        Competitive salary range: USD $105,245 – $199,452, depending on location, experience, and skills.

·        Remote work flexibility across the United States.

·        Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and 9 paid company holidays.

·        Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance coverage.

·        401(k) retirement plan with company match.

·        Incentive bonus programs (holiday, referral, and performance-based).

·        Professional development opportunities, education assistance, and career growth paths.

·        Health and wellbeing resources, including mental health therapy/coaching and family care support.

·        Recognition programs and a collaborative, engaging work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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