Staff Software Engineer

The RRS Group & Co. • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be a pivotal technical leader within our engineering teams. This person will take ownership of the design and implementation of highly complex and impactful systems that span across multiple domains. As a subject matter expert, you will set the technical direction and raise the bar for code quality, design patterns, and operational excellence for your domain. Your ability to influence others will be crucial as you lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineers, helping to elevate the quality and efficiency of the entire team.

Requirements

• Typically has 8+ years of experience in technical leadership, mentorship, and sponsorship.
• Has deep expertise in designing and implementing complex, distributed backend systems and scalable architectures across multiple software applications and/or languages.
• Has a significant ability to influence others.
• Possesses a full-stack perspective or experience with front-end architecture, with an understanding of how backend services impact the end-user experience.
• Typically has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or additional relevant experience.
• Typically has several years of experience in agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Influence: Lead the design and implementation of significant, cross-functional systems that require technical alignment across multiple engineering teams. They also have significant expertise in designing and implementing complex systems across multiple software applications and/or languages.
• Technical Leadership: As a lead engineer for their domain, the Staff Engineer sets the technical direction and raises the bar for code quality, design patterns, and operational excellence. They are a subject matter expert on the software ecosystem, actively promoting architectural integrity and technical best practices.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: The Staff Engineer leads complex, cross-team initiatives and maintains a high level of engagement across multiple teams. This includes ensuring timely resolution of technical challenges and addressing technical debt.
• Mentorship and Elevation: This role improves the quality and efficiency of the engineering team through technical guidance, mentorship, and sponsorship. They act as a mentor for junior engineers, instilling best practices and raising the bar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level