Staff Software Engineer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer in United States.

This role provides technical leadership and strategic direction for multiple engineering teams, driving the implementation of complex software product roadmaps. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality distributed systems while mentoring junior engineers and fostering best practices across teams. The position requires expertise in backend development, APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and modern engineering frameworks, combined with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. You will work closely with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions. This role emphasizes both technical execution and strategic vision, enabling teams to innovate efficiently while maintaining operational excellence. Ideal candidates are experienced in distributed systems, agile development, and cloud technologies, with a track record of leading multi-team initiatives that deliver measurable impact.

Accountabilities:
• Provide technical leadership and direction for multiple agile teams to implement prioritized software product roadmaps.
• Design, develop, and maintain distributed software systems that are modular, scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Lead multiple sprint teams to deliver features, remove impediments, and ensure high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to estimate effort, prioritize work, and plan roadmap items.
• Mentor and guide engineers across teams, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• Champion operational excellence, including performance, scalability, observability, and security.
• Utilize analytics and experimentation to improve system performance, reliability, and user experience.

Requirements

 • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in modern technologies and distributed systems.
• 3+ years leading multi-team engineering initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in backend development with languages such as Java and Python (FastAPI).
• Strong experience with APIs, microservices, relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB, S3).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with AI/automation workflow technologies, message queuing, data streaming, and integration frameworks (Kafka, NiFi, SQS, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills across functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and promoting best practices.
• Preferred: Knowledge of DevSecOps, AI/automation integration, and experience in highly regulated or technical environments.

Benefits

 • Competitive base salary: $105,245 – $199,452 depending on location, skills, and experience.
• Flexible remote work within the United States.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and 9 paid company holidays; volunteer hours.
• Incentive bonus programs including performance, referral, and holiday bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, education assistance, and career growth.
• Company recognition programs and engaging work environment.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including mental wellbeing therapy/coaching, child and eldercare support.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!

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