Staff Software Engineer, Austin Texas

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and technical specifications for software projects, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment and maintenance
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture within the team
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards
• Tackle complex technical challenges and provide creative solutions to meet project goals and deadlines
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API documentation, and coding guidelines
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring that software applications meet or exceed performance expectations
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve our software development processes
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning among team members

Requirements

• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex software projects
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript)
• Experience with Snowflake
• Extensive experience with software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices
• Solid understanding of database design, SQL, and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is preferred
• Strong commitment to quality, performance, and continuous improvement
• A passion for staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Qualifications

• No specific formal educational qualifications are explicitly listed in the description

Benefits & Perks

• Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
• Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
• Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually
• Sick leave
• Parental support: Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
• Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution