Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Remote / San Francisco, CA (Hybrid Model Available)

About [Company Name]:

[Company Name] is a pioneering technology company at the forefront of AI-powered data analytics and intelligent automation. We are dedicated to building innovative solutions that empower businesses worldwide to unlock insights, optimize operations, and drive unprecedented growth. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We believe in fostering an environment where talented individuals can thrive, take ownership, and make a tangible impact on our product and our customers.

About The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance software solutions for our flagship platform. You will lead critical projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to our architectural strategy, ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and cutting-edge products. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, enjoys deep ownership, and is eager to contribute to a product used by thousands globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex features and services using modern software development practices. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in a microservices environment.
• Architectural Contribution: Actively participate in architectural discussions and decisions, contributing to the evolution of our cloud-native architecture, API design, and system scalability strategy.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Champion code quality through rigorous code reviews, promote test-driven development (TDD), and advocate for best practices in testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Mentorship & Technical Guidance: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with product managers, UX designers, and other engineering teams to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver integrated solutions that meet business needs.
• Performance, Scalability & Reliability: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems, and contribute to incident response and post-mortem analysis.
• Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and proposing new tools, frameworks, and techniques to enhance our development processes and product capabilities.
• Problem Solving: Provide technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex production issues, ensuring high availability and system stability.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on building and scaling complex web applications or distributed systems.
• Programming Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js, C#) and deep understanding of relevant frameworks and ecosystems.
• Cloud Platforms: Strong hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of cloud-native architectures, services (e.g., serverless, containers), and cost optimization.
• Databases: Solid understanding and experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• System Design: Proven ability to design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems, including API design (REST, GraphQL) and microservices architecture.
• Data Structures & Algorithms: Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of tackling challenging technical issues and delivering effective, pragmatic solutions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with message queues/streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• Prior experience in a technical leadership, team lead, or formal mentorship capacity.
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus, especially for full-stack roles.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of personal projects demonstrating technical expertise.
• Experience with observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing) like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
• Professional Development: Budget for conferences, training, certifications, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Impactful Work: Opportunity to work on challenging problems and build products that have a real impact on businesses.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, innovative, and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with the latest technologies and contribute to a rapidly evolving product.

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate and experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact at a fast-growing company, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, technical expertise, and why you are excited about the opportunity to join [Company Name].

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