Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Global leader in ecommerce and customer data platforms, using AI and ML to power billions of transactions across world's leading companies.
$250,000 - $375,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

mParticle by Rokt is a leading customer data platform that recently merged to become a powerhouse in the ecommerce space. The company processes billions of transactions annually, connecting 400 million customers across the world's leading companies. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll join an autonomous backend development team, working on complex distributed systems that power their AI and ML-driven platform. The role offers a competitive compensation package of up to $375,000, including equity, and provides opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies. You'll be responsible for designing and building high-throughput, low-latency systems, mentoring other engineers, and driving technical excellence. The company values transparency, offering clear career paths and compensation structures. They maintain a collaborative culture with a focus on in-person work (4 days in office) while providing flexibility for remote work. The position offers comprehensive benefits including equity, health insurance, 401k matching, and professional development opportunities. This role is perfect for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in a hyper-growth environment while working with advanced technologies and talented teams.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

  • Design, develop, test, deploy and improve code that solves real-world problems
  • Own complex product features end to end - with a focus on customer impact
  • Manage priorities, deadlines and deliverables
  • Collaborate with other teams to deliver new products
  • Create fast, scalable and easy-to-use applications
  • Build libraries and frameworks that others can use
  • Take responsibility for system health, monitoring and alerting, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Support and mentor other engineers on best practices, architecture, and quality

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Java
Python
JavaScript
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 6+ years of experience, or 4 years with an advanced degree, in commercial software development
  • Commercial experience in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or Go
  • Experience in web application development, distributed systems, cloud platforms
  • Strong background in designing and building high-throughput low-latency distributed systems
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Willingness to be on-call and respond to systems alerts
  • Ability to share ideas through proposals, presentations, and team-wide discussions

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

401k
Medical Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
  • LevelUp! program for coaching, courses, and training
  • Company equity for all employees
  • Catered lunch and healthy snacks
  • 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan
  • Fully funded premium health insurance
  • Dog-friendly office (NY office)
  • Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave)
  • Global offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London
  • Flexible work arrangements with 4 days in office

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