Staff Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to build dynamic, responsive, and user-centric web applications that deliver seamless user experiences.
• Define robust data models and database schemas, and manage relational or NoSQL databases with a strong emphasis on data integrity and performance optimization.
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for application architecture, design, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
• Provide accurate task estimations and delivery timelines, contributing to effective sprint planning and execution.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, responding promptly to production issues and ensuring system stability and uptime.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Uphold honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct as material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Requirements

• 8+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases.
• Experience in Full Stack development.
• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience in REST API design and implementation.
• Highly proficient in HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem, and familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript.
• Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Experience with database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of React best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with automated deployment tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency in Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience with REST API design.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, Ember.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with access to HSA and FSA.
• Employee assistance plan and behavioral health benefits.
• Fertility benefits, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Voluntary benefits including legal, identity theft, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short-term & long-term disability plans.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Education assistance and student loan programs.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote and hybrid schedules.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and winter break.
• Referral bonuses, matching gift program, employee resource groups, and discounts on Sony products.
• Employee stock purchase plan and annual incentive bonus.