Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Seeq

8h•Remote

About The Position

At Seeq, we develop advanced analytics solutions for industrial process data, enabling companies in pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing to derive actionable insights. Our innovative platform integrates cutting-edge technologies and data-processing capabilities, connecting to complex data sources and delivering impactful analytics. As a Staff Software Engineer - Platform, you will be instrumental in designing and building the core platform services that support scalable data analytics and efficient user experiences. Working as a key technical leader, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, UX, and fellow engineers to architect and implement robust, high-performance platform components. You will focus on enhancing platform scalability, reliability, and extensibility, introducing modern cloud-native solutions and microservices architectures. Your responsibilities include evolving APIs, optimizing data pipelines, supporting multi-tenant environments, and integrating security best practices. You will also mentor and guide engineering teammates, ensuring high technical standards and effective collaboration. You will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions significantly impact the product and customers. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, along with multiple years of senior software engineering experience, is expected.

Requirements

Proficient in backend technologies with strong experience in JVM languages, particularly Java and Kotlin
Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience building scalable, reliable platform services supporting data-intensive applications
Expertise in API design, data pipelines, and integrating security practices in platform development
Strong background in software design patterns, system architecture, and performance optimization
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding engineering teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional and remote work environment
Passion for continuous improvement and adopting modern development methodologies like Agile and CI/CD
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience, including backend and platform development
Proficiency in JVM languages such as Java or Kotlin
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable platform services for data-intensive applications
Familiarity with API development, secure coding standards, and performance tuning
Leadership experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams
Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional and remote teams
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and software testing best practices

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial process data analytics or related domains is a plus

Responsibilities

Designing and building the core platform services that support scalable data analytics and efficient user experiences
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product management, UX, and fellow engineers to architect and implement robust, high-performance platform components
Enhancing platform scalability, reliability, and extensibility
Introducing modern cloud-native solutions and microservices architectures
Evolving APIs
Optimizing data pipelines
Supporting multi-tenant environments
Integrating security best practices
Mentoring and guiding engineering teammates, ensuring high technical standards and effective collaboration