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Senior Staff Software Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Nov 12, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Shaping engineering strategy and leading complex initiatives, the full-time hybrid Senior Staff Software Engineer will architect and deliver strategic engineering projects while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and driving architectural excellence across the organization.

Key responsibilities
  • Architect and deliver strategic engineering initiatives across multiple squads, ensuring scalable and reliable solutions
  • Own multi-squad systems architecture, establishing technical direction and driving architectural improvements
  • Lead critical technical escalations and mentor engineering teams to raise standards and best practices
Required qualifications
  • 10 to 12+ years of experience in building and architecting complex production software systems
  • Deep expertise in at least one mainstream programming language such as JavaScript, Python, or Java
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and architectural trade-offs
  • Proven experience leading high-impact engineering projects and managing technical escalations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

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