Staff Software Engineer in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer based in the United States.
This role sits at the heart of a large-scale cloud platform powering millions of connected devices across global environments. You will help design and evolve highly distributed systems that operate at massive scale, where reliability, performance, and architectural clarity are critical. The work spans cloud infrastructure, data systems, and product-facing services that directly impact end-user connectivity experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex scalability and integration challenges in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your decisions will shape platform architecture and engineering standards. You will also mentor engineers, elevate code quality, and contribute to a strong culture of operational excellence and innovation.
- Lead the design and delivery of large-scale, distributed software systems across cloud, data, and product engineering domains, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in production environments.
- Architect end-to-end solutions for complex technical challenges, spanning service design, system integration, and cross-team platform initiatives.
- Own services in a Kubernetes-based cloud ecosystem, including deployment, monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement of operational stability.
- Establish and reinforce engineering best practices through code reviews, technical guidance, and setting high standards for code quality and system design.
- Mentor and support engineers across teams, contributing to technical growth, architectural alignment, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
- Participate in on-call rotations and support production systems to ensure high availability and rapid resolution of critical issues.
- 4+ years of experience writing and shipping production-grade software in complex, distributed systems environments.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Scala, Node.js, or Rust.
- Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS or GCP), microservices, and containerized deployments.
- Solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and system design principles.
- Experience working with Kubernetes and operating services in production at scale.
- Familiarity with networking, operating systems, and database fundamentals.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives from design through delivery.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with distributed data or streaming systems (e.g., Spark) or modern backend frameworks is a plus.
- Competitive total compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible remote work options within the United States, with hybrid expectations for candidates near designated office locations.
- Generous PTO and supportive work-life balance policies.
- Life insurance and additional employee protection benefits.
- Learning and development opportunities to support continuous technical growth.
- Access to modern engineering tools and infrastructure in a cutting-edge cloud environment.