As a Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack, you will lead architectural design and hands-on development for a critical platform that powers grading operations. Your work will directly influence system stability, scalability, and long-term technical direction. You'll guide modernization initiatives, including the adoption of AI and machine learning capabilities, while ensuring robust performance across all layers of the application stack.
Key Responsibilities
- Own features from initial concept through deployment, participating fully in the software lifecycle
- Enhance and maintain backend services built primarily in .NET C#, with components in Python
- Develop and optimize frontend experiences using Vue.js
- Collaborate with Product and cross-functional teams to define and refine business requirements
- Diagnose and resolve issues in a complex, large-scale codebase
- Design and implement unit and integration tests to ensure reliability
- Document technical decisions and system designs to improve long-term maintainability
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
- Production experience with Python and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Vue.js or React
- Proven ability in data modeling and relational database design
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and AWS services
- Track record of working closely with Product teams to deliver business value
- Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills
- Understanding of security, monitoring, and documentation best practices
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Preferred Background
- Experience with strongly typed languages like C# or Java
- History of designing scalable systems—service-oriented, event-driven, or distributed architectures in cloud environments
Technology Environment
Primary stack includes .NET C#, Python, Vue.js, Postgres, SQL Server, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and AWS infrastructure.
Work Environment
This role operates in a hybrid model with team locations in Santa Ana, Jersey City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Toronto, Guadalajara, Dallas, and Paris. Flexible scheduling is supported, and teams coordinate to accommodate individual needs. The culture emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) matching program
- Flexible vacation and nine paid company holidays
- Employee discounts on select services
- Support for fertility, commuter, and education expenses
- Participation in team events, celebrations, and engagement activities
Compensation
Salary range: $209,186 – $258,903. Actual pay depends on location, experience, skill level, and job tier. Equity may be offered based on role and qualifications.
Commitment to Inclusion
We uphold equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into how we serve our global community.
