Seattle, WA, USA
158 days ago
Staff Software Engineer

A Day in the Life:

You will be building scalable systems and shipping features in a complex environment, where one must contend with challenges such as modernizing legacy applications and managing technical debt.

What You’ll Do:

Design, develop, and deploy applications that can handle high request volumes with high reliability and low latency  Collaborate with product managers to build product requirements against business objectives and drive teams through the complete software development lifecycle  Envision system features and functionality, create detailed design documentation, and decide on tradeoffs between technical and design approaches.  Identify any technical issues that arise and follow up with root-cause analysis and resolution  Identify key application metrics, build necessary dashboards for monitoring performance, and add necessary logging for real-time debugging  Review code, support continuous improvement, and investigate alternatives  Utilize CI/CD tools to support system integration and deployment  Mentor other engineers to help build a high-performing engineering culture 

 

What We’re Looking For:

7+ years of experience in the technology industry, and a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent   Proficiency in one or more programming languages and common data structures / algorithms  Ability to build systems end-to-end, from design to implementation to release  Strong communication skills. You must be able to work with cross-functional partners to gather requirements and explain outcomes  Strong product sense. You must be able to align your work with business objectives and make appropriate tradeoffs  Learning mentality. You must be able to pick up new skills as needed and demonstrate a curiosity about new technologies  Engineering experience at high-tech firms (e.g. Amazon, Meta, DoorDash, Twilio)  Experience architecting and building large-scale systems in an agile development environment  Experience working alongside technical product managers to drive projects and flesh out product requirements 

We expect the starting salary to be around $205,000 with annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility.  The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience.

 

What You’ll Get:

Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz rental Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision plan options Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program for employees & family Educational Reimbursement & Discounts Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
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