Staff Software Engineer

Building the definitive online food company, transforming the way the world eats by making hyper-local food more convenient and accessible.
$130,000 - $180,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
E-Commerce · Logistics

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Deliveroo, the leading online food delivery platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. As a key technical leader, you'll help shape the future of food delivery technology while working on systems that operate at significant scale.

The role offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact across multiple dimensions. You'll be responsible for leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and solving complex engineering challenges that directly affect millions of users. The position requires expertise in backend technologies, with experience in languages like Go, Ruby, or Python, and a deep understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Working at Deliveroo means being part of a company that's transforming the food delivery industry through innovative technology. You'll be joining a culture that values diversity, promotes growth, and offers meaningful benefits including health coverage, family support, and relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with strong leadership abilities, capable of driving technical decisions while collaborating across teams to solve unstructured challenges. You'll work in a hybrid environment, allowing for both collaborative office time and flexible remote work.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing technology company while working on challenging technical problems at scale. You'll be part of building systems that handle thousands of requests per minute and directly impact the way people access food worldwide.

Last updated 6 hours ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Lead technical direction of the team
  • Influence strategic direction and build non-adjacent team relationships
  • Forecast and manage project timelines and risks
  • Define technical solutions for important business problems
  • Coach other team members across all levels
  • Lead engineering interviews and contribute to recruiting
  • Align non-adjacent teams and disciplines to resolve challenges

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Go
Ruby
Python
Scala
Rust
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
  • Expert in at least one relevant technical area
  • Experience writing web-based applications
  • Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Experience with web architecture at scale (20krpm and above)
  • Experience with NoSQL databases and key-value stores
  • Experience solving logistical problems with software
  • Pride in readable, well-designed, well-tested software

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Relocation Benefits
  • Health benefits
  • Family benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Community benefits
  • Growth opportunities
  • Relocation assistance

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