Distinguished Engineer

Syniti•Remote, NB

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Distinguished Engineer is a top-tier technical leader responsible for shaping Syniti’s long-term technology vision and ensuring we remain at the forefront of data solutions and enterprise software innovation. This role operates beyond an individual contributor scope, serving as a strategic advisor to engineering leadership, product teams, and business stakeholders. Distinguished Engineers lead org-wide technology decisions, drive high-stakes innovation, and influence global industry best practices. They are also visible external though leaders, representing Syniti at conferences, open-source communities, and technical forums. Their contributions have far-reaching impact, improving platform scalability, security, and architecture – ultimately driving revenue growth and competitive differentiation.

Requirements

10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership
Proven experience driving large-scale, cross-team technical initiatives in enterprise SaaS or cloud platforms
Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture (AWS preferred) , and full-stack development
Master of Go, C#, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL databases, and modern DevOps practices
Experience in aligning technical decisions with business and product goals
Ability to evaluate and prioritize technology investments for maximum ROI
Strong track record of influencing executives, product teams, and external stakeholders
Contributions to open-source projects, patents, or technical publications
Experience representing a company in industry forums, research collaborations, or speaking engagements
Ability to forecast technology trends and integrate emerging innovations into company strategy
Outstanding mentorship skills, with a history of developing senior engineers
Proven ability to build and foster high-performance engineering cultures
Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives and external audiences

Responsibilities

Define and drive Syniti’s long-term technical strategy and innovation roadmap
Architect high-scale, mission-critical platforms with enterprise-grade security and performance
Lead organization-wide technical initiatives that drive competitive advantage
Partner with C-level executives and product leaders to align technical strategy with business objectives
Shape engineering investment decisions that accelerate revenue growth and customer success
Identify and resolve scalability, security, and reliability risks at an organizational level
Represent Syniti in external technology forums, standards bodies, and open-source initiatives
Publish white papers, research findings, or patents to advance industry knowledge
Speak at conferences, events, and executive roundtables to establish Syniti as a leader in enterprise data solutions
Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering technical excellence and leadership
Establish and drive engineering best practices, technical standards, and methodologies
Influence hiring, talent development, and technical upskilling across the organization