Senior Staff Software Engineer - job 1 of 7

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

MetricBase team maintains and develops ServiceNow proprietary time series platform. We empower ServiceNow internal application developers, to build real-time applications for IoT, analytics, and cloud monitoring services. Our technology is purpose-built to handle the massive volumes of time-stamped data produced by sensors, applications, and computer infrastructure. 

We're looking for a Software Engineer with a background in the development of database systems or similar cloud services to help us improve the performance, reliability, scalability, and feature set of our time series database.  You will share your experience and skills with the team and learn from them in return. You will take an active role in the direction of the MetricBase (Clotho) storage engine and work closely with other engineering leaders to help refine best practices. 

The engineering organization is a dynamic group of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers dedicated to delivering scalable, AI-powered software products that elevate how organizations work. We value clean architecture, intuitive user experiences, and a culture of continuous improvement. Every engineer here plays a key role in shaping the quality and reliability of our products.  

What you get to do in this role: 

• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable software components with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability. 

• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into well-architected solutions, owning features from design through delivery 

• Build intuitive and extensible user experiences using modern UI frameworks, ensuring flexibility for customer-specific needs. 

• Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while enhancing existing product capabilities.  

• Integrate automated testing into development workflows to ensure consistent quality across releases. 

• Participate in design and code reviews ensuring best practices in performance, maintainability, and testability.  

• Develop comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration and performance aspects 

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by sharing best practices in engineering and quality  

• Promote a culture of engineering craftsmanship, knowledge-sharing, and thoughtful quality practices across the team. 

To be successful in this role you have: 

• Experience in leveraging critical thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry.  

• 12 years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering high-quality products.  

• 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar object-oriented languages. 

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue. 

• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance optimization  

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines 

• Understanding software quality principles including reliability, observability, and production readiness. 

• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and optimize performance across the stack. 

• Experience with AI-powered tools or workflows, including validation of datasets, model predictions, and inference consistency. 

• Comfort with development tools such as IDEs, debuggers, profilers, source control, and Unix-based systems 

• Build and deliver high-impact software that powers digital experiences for millions of users. 

• Collaborate in a culture that values craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. 

• Work symbiotically with AI and automation tools that enhance engineering excellence and drive product reliability. 

• Be part of a culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and shared success. 

• Why Join Us 

• Build and deliver high-impact software that powers digital experiences for millions of users. 

• Collaborate in a culture that values craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. 

• Work symbiotically with AI and automation tools that enhance engineering excellence and drive product reliability. 

• Be part of a culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and shared success. 

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For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $187,600 - $328,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. 

Export Control Regulations

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