Staff Software Engineer

Jobgether

13d • $127,600 - $338,500 • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly scalable systems that serve millions of users worldwide. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust, high-performance software solutions while leading technical initiatives across distributed teams. You will have the chance to shape system architecture, optimize critical workflows, and implement innovative features that improve developer productivity and platform reliability. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and ensuring operational excellence across all systems. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a remote-first, fast-paced environment and are passionate about engineering at scale. You will contribute directly to building tools and infrastructure that enable developers to work efficiently and securely.

Requirements

• 7–9+ years of experience in software engineering, computer science, or related technical disciplines.
• Proven experience delivering production software in languages such as Go, Ruby, Rust, Python, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, or Java.
• Strong technical leadership skills, with experience mentoring engineers and leading initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to design scalable APIs and integrate complex systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with operational excellence practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with security practices and designing isolation mechanisms for untrusted code execution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions across multiple services and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to promote best practices and maintainable code.
• Own system reliability and quality, including on-call rotations and incident response management.
• Design and implement APIs for seamless integration between components and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions, including architecture, design, and cost considerations.
• Lead testing strategy development, monitor metrics, and incorporate feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion security and operational excellence, ensuring systems meet enterprise standards for performance and compliance.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap, adopting new technologies and methodologies to align with product goals.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of USD $127,600–$338,500 per year.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, large-scale systems used by millions globally.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse team culture.
• Potential for bonuses, stock options, and additional rewards based on individual impact.
• Access to learning and growth resources to support ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees