Staff Engineer (Platform)

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.

Responsibilities

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; 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; 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; 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; Act as a technical mentor; Collaborate with Product Managers, other Staff Engineers, and cross-functional teams; Work closely with stakeholders to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex backend issues across the stack; Contribute to engineering culture; 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

Requirements

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; 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; Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces with strong problem-solving skills

Nice to have

PostgreSQL expertise preferred

Benefits

All permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans; Remote work flexibility