Staff Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership that spans multiple teams and business units within a division, ensuring architectural consistency, guiding cross‑team initiatives, and mentoring engineers to raise the technical bar across the organization. This role builds on the team‑focused responsibilities of a Lead Engineer and bridges toward the division‑wide or deep‑specialization responsibilities of a Principal Engineer. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Across Business Units Provide architectural direction and oversight for multiple products or teams within a business unit, ensuring systems are designed for scalability, security, and long‑term maintainability. Identify and address technical challenges that span across teams and require coordination beyond a single product. Partner with business unit leadership to align initiatives with division‑level strategies and standards. Apply strong diagramming and modeling skills to communicate complex system designs, data flows, and architecture decisions clearly across teams and stakeholders. Collaboration & Influence Collaborate with Lead Engineers to ensure delivery execution is technically sound and aligned with broader business‑unit objectives. Work closely with product and business leadership to ensure technical solutions meet current and future business needs. Influence technical decisions and build consensus across teams and stakeholders at the business‑unit level. Mentorship & Growth Mentor engineers and technical leads, fostering professional growth and developing the next generation of technical leaders. Promote best practices in design, coding, testing, and operations across multiple teams. Serve as a role model for technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Execution & Delivery Lead the design and implementation of complex, business‑unit‑wide initiatives, often requiring integration across multiple systems or domains. Contribute code directly to projects while working alongside Lead Engineers, ensuring hands‑on involvement in delivery and setting a high standard of technical excellence. Anticipate long‑term technical risks, manage technical debt, and proactively propose improvements. Support incident response, helping teams identify root causes and implement systemic fixes that benefit the business unit as a whole. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 4+ years in a technical leadership role. Significant experience architecting, building, and scaling software systems in complex environments. Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts across multiple teams or products. Strong ability to evaluate trade‑offs and guide teams toward solutions that balance business needs with technical integrity. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries. Track record of mentoring and developing engineers at multiple levels. Deep understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and operational excellence, independent of any specific technology stack. Physical Demands Use hands to handle objects – Regularly Reach with hands or arms – Regularly Talk or hear and read instructions – Regularly Stand, kneel, or stoop and lift 20 pounds – Occasionally View items at a close range – Regularly Individual Competencies Authenticity: Departmental oversight including goal setting, budget management, and results. Innovative: Arrives at decisions using analytical thought. Urgency: Expertise in discipline and understanding of other disciplines. Accountability: Entire organization. Communication: Contributes to strategy for their team. Problem Solving: Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward. Teamwork: Advanced communication skills used to lead a team. Collaboration: Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance options 401(k) retirement plans with company match Health Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) Compensation The hiring range for this position is 136,542.38 – 227,570.63 USD annually. The final offer may vary based on geographic location, job‑related skills, education, certifications, work experience, and other relevant considerations. Annual discretionary bonuses through our Core Company Performance Bonus Plan Equity grants, sign‑on bonuses, and other tailored incentive opportunities Deferred compensation opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Visa Eligibility This position is not eligible for student visa sponsorship, including F‑1 OPT or CPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr