Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Role Description

As a Staff Software Engineer - Platform, you will be instrumental in designing and building the core platform services that support scalable data analytics and efficient user experiences. Working as a key technical leader, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, UX, and fellow engineers to architect and implement robust, high-performance platform components.

• Enhance platform scalability, reliability, and extensibility.
• Introduce modern cloud-native solutions and microservices architectures.
• Evolve APIs and optimize data pipelines.
• Support multi-tenant environments and integrate security best practices.
• Mentor and guide engineering teammates, ensuring high technical standards and effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficient in backend technologies with strong experience in JVM languages, particularly Java and Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience building scalable, reliable platform services supporting data-intensive applications.
• Expertise in API design, data pipelines, and integrating security practices in platform development.
• Strong background in software design patterns, system architecture, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional and remote work environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and adopting modern development methodologies like Agile and CI/CD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience, including backend and platform development.
• Proficiency in JVM languages such as Java or Kotlin.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable platform services for data-intensive applications.
• Familiarity with API development, secure coding standards, and performance tuning.
• Leadership experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional and remote teams.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and software testing best practices.
• Experience in industrial process data analytics or related domains is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus incentives.
• 12-week paid Seeq family leave.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Internet and mobile phone reimbursements.
• Medical benefits.
• Group term life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance pre-tax benefits.
• Voluntary vision and dental (ortho).
• Vacation bonus program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous home office allowance.
• The best co-workers (we've analyzed the data, so we know it's true).
• Pet-friendly workspace (your dog will be so happy to have you home).
• You love your job!