Sr. Staff Engineer - I

About the Role

A Senior Staff Software Engineer typically holds a senior-level position with increased responsibilities and expectations compared to a Staff Software Engineer. The role involves not only deep technical expertise but also leadership, mentoring, and strategic contributions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multiple engineering teams.
• Mentor and coach junior, mid-level and senior software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Be an active hands-on engineer spending a significant amount of time writing code, contributing heavily towards frameworks and cross-cutting implementations.
• Lead by example in writing high-quality, maintainable code and adhering to best practices.
• Lead and contribute to the design and architecture of complex, scalable systems.
• Make key decisions related to technology selection, system architecture, and overall technical strategy.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with business goals.
• Drive innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Lead or contribute to research and development efforts that enhance the organization's technical capabilities.
• Set and enforce coding standards and best practices across multiple teams.
• Conduct regular code reviews and contribute to codebase improvements.
• Drive initiatives to improve code quality, maintainability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders, architects, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical strategies across different teams and business units.
• Foster communication and collaboration between engineering teams.
• Act as a technical expert in resolving complex technical issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and implement preventative measures.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the overall technical strategy and roadmap.
• Provide input on technology selection, platform architecture, and long-term planning.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Identify areas for optimization and implement solutions to enhance development efficiency.
• Identify and manage technical risks associated with projects, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution.
• Provide training and development opportunities for engineering teams.
• Contribute to the professional growth of team members through mentorship and guidance.
• Maintain a strong customer focus, ensuring that technical solutions align with end-user needs and business objectives.

These responsibilities reflect the multifaceted nature of the role, where the Senior Staff Software Engineer is not only deeply involved in technical aspects but also plays a crucial role in leadership, project management, and shaping the overall technical direction of the organization.

Must have Skills

• Extensive hands-on experience in software development with a strong proficiency in multiple programming languages commonly used in the industry (e.g., Java, Python, C++, etc.).
• In-depth understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficiency in popular modern technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, complex projects or programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to align technical decisions with broader business goals and contribute to long-term technical strategy.
• Experience in providing input on technology selection, platform architecture, and overall technical planning.
• Significant experience in making architectural decisions that align with business goals and scalability requirements.
• Ability to contribute to the overall technical strategy and make decisions that broadly impact the organization.
• Proven ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging production issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior engineers.
• Familiarity with software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.

Professional Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Typically, at least 10 or more years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Track record of staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Experience leading or contributing to research and development efforts that enhance technical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to innovation within the organization.
• Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Ability to align technical decisions with broader business goals and objectives.
• Experience contributing to long-term technical strategy and vision.