Staff Engineer

About this position:

We are seeking a Staff Engineer with a strong background in modern web development technologies and a passion for building high-quality, distributed applications within our Platform’s Shared Services group. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and collaborates well with peers, including coaching junior team members.

What you'll be doing:

Strategy

• Design scalable, maintainable, and secure service architectures.
• Identify opportunities for platform-wide improvements, new service development, and reduction of technical debt.
• Contribute to long-term platform vision and help shape standards for engineering excellence.

Technical / Execution

• Build backend services using C# in a Functional Programming paradigm or TypeScript for web and background worker applications.
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases; PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
• Design, containerize, and deploy services with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build and optimize cloud infrastructure using AWS or similar platforms.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Apply security best practices across applications and infrastructure (secure coding, vulnerability assessments, secrets management).
• Ensure reliability and scalability through test automation, performance profiling, and optimization.
• Integrate and manage third-party APIs with robust monitoring and management practices.
• Explore and implement AI/ML-driven features or integrations into applications.

Team / Collaboration

• Act as a technical mentor, multiplying team impact by elevating skills and practices of peers and junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, other Staff Engineers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver platform solutions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex backend issues across the stack.
• Contribute to engineering culture by modeling ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset.

Research / Best Practices

• Stay current on emerging technologies in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and secure software practices.
• Share learnings and elevate engineering standards across teams.
• Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and developer experience.
• Identify and advocate for adoption of new technologies that create leverage for the business.

What success looks like:

• You consistently deliver high-impact projects on time, meeting both technical and business objectives.
• You’re seen as a trusted technical leader and SME across multiple, adjacent business domains who raises the bar for engineering excellence across teams.
• You proactively identify opportunities to optimize performance, security, and scalability, and successfully implement solutions.
• You coach and influence peers, creating a ripple effect that improves team performance and morale.

What you bring:

• A strong appetite for learning and personal growth.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong background in distributed systems, platform engineering, and driving architectural decisions.
• Proficiency with typed, functional programming in Haskell, Scala, C#, or TypeScript.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, with PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
• Expertise in system architecture, designing secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms.
• Broad experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or equivalent cloud).
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
• Expertise in application and infrastructure security best practices.
• Strong understanding of testing and automation practices.
• Experience in performance optimization for reliability and scalability.
• Proficiency in third-party API integration and management.
• Experience (or strong interest) in AI/ML applications in production systems.
• Demonstrated mentorship ability, helping elevate the technical impact of the team.
• Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces with strong problem-solving skills.

How you work:

• Driven by Impact: You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.
• Strategic & Customer-Centric: You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.
• Curious & Growth-Oriented: You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.
• Collaborative & Resilient: You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.
• Accountable & Honest: You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.
• Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.