Staff Software Engineer, Austin Texas

About the position

This role is located in Austin, TX and may require occasional work in the office. SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, ensuring workers have the right access to do their job - no more, no less. Built on a foundation of AI and ML, our Identity Security Cloud Platform, Atlas delivers the right level of access to the right identities and resources at the right time-matching the scale, velocity, and changing needs of today's cloud-oriented, modern enterprise. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and applications. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical expertise to drive innovation and excellence in our software development processes. If you are a motivated and creative problem solver with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of our software products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and technical specifications for software projects, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment and maintenance
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture within the team
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards
• Tackle complex technical challenges and provide creative solutions to meet project goals and deadlines
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API documentation, and coding guidelines
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring that software applications meet or exceed performance expectations
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve our software development processes
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning among team members

Requirements

• Proven experience (8+ years) as a Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex software projects
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript)
• Experience with Snowflake
• Extensive experience with software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices
• Solid understanding of database design, SQL, and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is preferred
• Strong commitment to quality, performance, and continuous improvement
• A passion for staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Benefits

• Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
• Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
• Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually
• Sick leave
• Parental support: Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
• Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution