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
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce · AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

mParticle by Rokt is a leading customer data platform that recently merged to create a powerhouse in ecommerce technology. The company processes billions of transactions annually, connecting 400 million customers across the world's leading companies. As a Staff Software Engineer (Backend), you'll join a dynamic environment focused on building high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems. The role offers a competitive compensation package of up to $375,000 including equity, and provides opportunities to work on challenging technical problems at scale.

The position requires expertise in backend development, with a focus on distributed systems and cloud platforms. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing complex features, mentoring other engineers, and maintaining system health. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience in commercial software development, strong skills in languages like C#, Java, or Python, and excellent communication abilities.

The company culture emphasizes autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning. They provide comprehensive benefits including equity, 401k matching, health insurance, and professional development opportunities through their LevelUp! program. The work environment is collaborative and flexible, with a hybrid setup requiring 4 days in the office per week at their New York location.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work on technology that impacts millions of transactions daily, using AI and ML to drive ecommerce innovation. You'll be part of a team that values transparency in career progression and compensation, while contributing to a platform that handles billions of data points and delivers personalized experiences at scale.

Last updated 18 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 C#, Java, Python, JavaScript or Go
  • Strong preference for experience in C#
  • Experience with 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

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

401k
Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
  • 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)
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Global office locations

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