Staff Software Engineer

Ladders — United States · Posted ~15 hours ago

Lead Full-time Remote No Visa $130000-$155000 annually

Skills

Backend Development Software Architecture System Design Scalable Systems Cloud

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A staff software engineer is sought to lead technical decisions, design reliable backend systems, and mentor engineers while delivering scalable platform capabilities.

Highlights

Remote staff-level engineering role with architectural influence, technical leadership, and ownership of scalable backend systems.

Description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will focus on building and evolving backend software that supports product provisioning and licensing in a scalable, reliable environment. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to shape technical decisions, improve system performance, and deliver high-quality features that support the broader platform. The position also calls for hands-on architectural leadership, code quality advocacy, and mentorship of engineers across the team. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $130,000 – $155,000 annually Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain software for product provisioning and licensing Build scalable and reliable backend services using modern practices Lead architectural discussions and make high-quality technical decisions Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful features Conduct code reviews to ensure clean and maintainable code Troubleshoot and enhance system performance and reliability Mentor engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing Qualifications 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in production-grade applications Proficiency in backend development using Java, with knowledge of Golang and Python Experience with cloud platforms, predominantly AWS Hands-on knowledge of containerization and infrastructure tools like Docker, Terraform, and Ansible Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL Strong grasp of software design principles, testing, debugging, and distributed systems Excellent communication skills with a focus on mentorship and collaboration Benefits Parental leave for family support Active diversity and inclusion working groups Flexible working arrangements for better work-life balance Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.