Staff Software Engineer - Web Platform

Staff Software Engineer

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Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions. With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers, and users. From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video, and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints. Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies.

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Dow Jones Web Platform Team, you will report into the Sr Engineering Director and partner with senior leadership and cross-functional peers to architect and deliver next-gen web and AI platforms. You are responsible for driving product innovation, ensuring system scalability and performance, and optimizing development processes to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions across the B2B and B2C portfolio.

You Will

• Lead Technical Strategy: Balance hands-on development with high-level architectural oversight, designing scalable systems and roadmaps that align with Dow Jones' business goals.
• Bridge Business & Tech: Act as a key liaison between Engineering, Product, Editorial, and Marketing to influence decision-making and ensure technical execution meets organizational needs.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Proactively identify systemic issues, manage technical debt, and establish quality standards to ensure "drama-free," high-performance software delivery.
• Amplify Team Impact: Serve as an org-level mentor and "go-to" expert, scaling technical capabilities through code reviews, guidance, and high-quality documentation.
• Navigate Complexity: Solve ambiguous, large-scale problems by evaluating trade-offs and delivering accurate estimates in a fast-paced, shifting environment.

You Have

• 7+ years in software engineering, with 3–5 years in a lead engineering role
• Substantial experience in building digital subscription products, advertising and privacy technologies, and high-traffic websites
• Strong understanding of Javascript and the best practices around the web stack (ExpressJs, React, Redis, NextJs, Node.Js)
• Advanced CSS Knowledge: Grid, Flexbox, Media Queries, Container Queries, Transitions, etc.
• Experience with AI tools (Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI, etc.) for the purpose of improving productivity and building consumer facing products.
• Knowledge of Software Engineering fundamentals including web development, service-oriented architecture, cloud computing, test driven development and domain driven design
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent work experience.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones)
• Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year)
• Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarter
• Meal benefit with Pluxee (171€/month on top of your salary)
• Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %).
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Well-being Resources (200 USD allowance per quarter, Classpass, etc.)
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Technology

Job Category:

Software Product Engineering

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: 70,000 € - 90,000 €

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.