Staff Software Engineer, Video Platforms

Versant • New York, NY

7h • $145,000 - $210,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a startup mindset and a passion for solving business problems. This role is ideal for someone who can influence stakeholders, lead architectural decisions, and deliver scalable solutions using SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms, and cloud-native technologies.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless, and event-driven design.
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms, low-code/no-code tools, and Gen AI technologies.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality software.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with modern platforms.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with full-stack (backend, frontend, Cloud, Infrastructure) development.
• Familiarity with distributed messaging (Kafka, Kinesis) and caching (example - Redis, ElastiCache).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to startup environments or fast-paced product development cycles. Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and performant systems that modernize legacy platforms.
• Implement and extend SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver business-aligned solutions.
• Apply rapid prototyping, iterative development, and pragmatic decision-making to drive outcomes.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, especially in Gen AI, cloud-native development, and platform engineering.
• Mentor the software engineering team to adopt best practices and agile/iterative ways to deliver solutions

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed