Staff Software Engineer

OneTrust•San Francisco, CA

3d•$139,725 - $209,588•Hybrid

About The Position

OneTrust is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help lead technical direction across a major feature area or set of related systems. Staff Engineers determine their own approach on complex, often ambiguous assignments, and their technical judgment is trusted well beyond their immediate team. The role involves technical leadership, architecture design, cross-team collaboration, establishing engineering best practices, and mentorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Demonstrated track record leading technical initiatives that span multiple engineers or systems
Deep expertise in frontend and/or backend technologies relevant to OneTrust's platform, including cloud architecture experience
Someone who determines methods and approach independently on new, complex assignments, and who is sought out by other engineers for technical guidance beyond your own team.
Thinks in terms of systems and tradeoffs, not just individual tickets.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Devin, Windsurf, or similar) in a professional setting, with genuine enthusiasm for applying AI to accelerate and elevate day-to-day engineering work.

Responsibilities

Lead design and architecture for major features or components, ensuring alignment with the broader system architecture.
Determine approach and methods independently on complex, ambiguous assignments without an established playbook.
Partner with other engineering teams, Product, and UX to shape solutions before implementation begins.
Build working relationships and technical credibility beyond your immediate team.
Establish and champion engineering best practices adopted by your team and beyond.
Mentor Senior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow their technical judgment and scope of ownership.