Staff Software Engineer

Provider of Employee Experience Platform empowering employee recognition across 170 countries with almost 4 million global users.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Achievers, a leading provider of Employee Experience Platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in Toronto. This role offers an opportunity to work on a platform that serves millions of users across 170 countries. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead and mentor development teams while architecting scalable solutions using modern technologies like Python, Go, and Kubernetes. The position combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, requiring expertise in microservices architecture and performance optimization. Achievers offers a hybrid work environment in their Liberty Village office, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. The company stands out for its inclusive culture, comprehensive benefits package, and commitment to employee development. With competitive compensation, flexible vacation, and various learning opportunities, this role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in employee recognition technology.

Last updated 12 hours ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to software developers team
  • Design, build, and maintain innovative product features
  • Work with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams
  • Be hands-on with codebase and code reviews
  • Architect high-performance, highly available, and secure software solutions
  • Ship code regularly—multiple times a day
  • Take full ownership of features from design through deployment
  • Monitor application performance and optimize code
  • Contribute to engineering best practices and standards
  • Ensure systems and designs are well-documented
  • Guide junior engineers on technical solutions and career development

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Python
Go
Kubernetes
React
MySQL
PostgreSQL
  • Bachelor's or master's in computer science or related field
  • 8+ years of relevant development experience
  • Experience working in Agile teams
  • Top-notch programming skills in Python or Go
  • Expert with technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of Microservice Architecture
  • Passion for performance profiling and benchmarking
  • Comfortable in a UNIX / Linux environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
401k
  • Competitive Pay
  • Parental Leave Top-up
  • Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage
  • RRSP Matching
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • LinkedIn Learning Library Access
  • Internal Mentorship Program
  • Employee-Led Resource Groups
  • Beautiful office space in Liberty Village, Toronto
  • Points-based Employee Recognition Program
  • Professional development opportunities

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