Staff Software Engineer- BE

OneTrust’s mission is to enable innovation through the responsible use of data and AI. We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help lead technical direction across a major feature area or set of related systems at OneTrust. Staff Engineers determine their own approach on complex, often ambiguous assignments, and their technical judgment is trusted well beyond their immediate team.

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 immediate team; Establish and champion engineering best practices adopted by team and beyond; Mentor Senior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow technical judgment and scope of ownership

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; 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; Ability to determine methods and approach independently on new, complex assignments; Sought out by other engineers for technical guidance beyond own team; Thinks in terms of systems and tradeoffs

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage; Flexible PTO; Equity RSUs; Annual performance bonus opportunities; Retirement account support; 14+ weeks of paid parental leave; Career development opportunities; Company-paid privacy certification exam fees