Staff Engineer

About the Role

Step into the role of Staff Engineer and become a key technical leader at our growing SaaS company. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of our technology, tackle some of the most complex challenges in the manufacturing industry, and drive the development of products that are critical to our customers' success. Your work will be highly impactful and set the standard for engineering excellence across the organization. This role is for someone with deep technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and a desire to mentor and lead other engineers in achieving outstanding results.

Who You Are

You’re a seasoned engineer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, impactful software solutions. You thrive on tackling complex technical challenges and are driven by a desire to build robust, scalable, and maintainable systems. You bring a deep understanding of modern software development practices and are comfortable making architectural decisions that will influence the company's direction. As a leader, you are passionate about mentoring others, fostering a culture of excellence, and continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Technical Leadership: As a Staff Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of architectural decisions and complex problem-solving.
• Modern Technology: We work with the latest tech stacks, including Python/Django, React, SQL, NoSQL databases and AWS, providing you with the tools to build sophisticated, scalable solutions.
• High-Impact Work: Our software is used in mission-critical industries like aerospace and defense, where precision, security, and reliability are non-negotiable. Your work will directly impact our customers and their ability to succeed.
• Collaborative Environment: Our culture values collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing, enabling you to work closely with a world-class team of engineers, product managers, and designers.
• Innovation and Growth: You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, influence technical direction, and drive the adoption of best practices, all while contributing to the growth and success of our company.

What You'll Do

• Architect and Lead: Design and implement scalable, high-performance systems critical to our business and customers.
• Deliver API Excellence: Lead the design, development, and documentation of secure, efficient, and scalable APIs, ensuring seamless integration across systems and services.
• Solve Technical Problems: Address some of the most complex technical challenges in the industry, making high-stakes decisions that impact the security, performance, and scalability of our products.
• Drive Best Practices: Champion adopting best practices in software development, including CI/CD, code quality, testing, and documentation, ensuring our engineering processes are world-class.
• Mentor and Develop: Mentor less experienced engineers, providing guidance and support as they grow their skills and contribute to the team’s success.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with other senior engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in object-oriented programming, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, impactful software products and services.
• Strong experience with AWS, designing and deploying scalable, resilient cloud architectures.
• Deep understanding of relational and non-relational databases, with the ability to design and optimize data storage solutions for high performance and scalability.
• Expertise in a modern web application stack, such as Python/Django, Node/Express, or Java/Spring, with the ability to lead the development of sophisticated web applications.
• Proven experience building and deploying applications using Docker and expertise with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins to streamline the development process.
• Extensive experience in API design, development, and documentation, ensuring APIs are secure, efficient, and scalable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will power industries critical to our society and economy, making a real difference.
• Continuous Learning: We invest in our people and offer opportunities to learn, grow, and advance their careers.
• Supportive Culture: Our team is our greatest asset, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you’re a forward-thinking engineer eager to make a significant impact while working with a talented, driven team, we’d love to hear from you!