Senior Staff Software Engineer

Prove is driving the future of digital identity, providing phone-centric identity tokenization and passive cryptographic authentication solutions for businesses across various industries.
$210,000 - $220,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
10+ years of experience
Finance · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Prove, you'll join at a critical inflection point in the company's growth trajectory. You'll make a significant impact as a key technical leader within Prove's engineering team, playing a crucial role in bringing new and innovative products to market. With senior management visibility, you'll help define and execute the technical direction for engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Influence and drive novel technical changes across multiple teams
  • Bridge the gap between technical contributions and business decisions
  • Lead design and architecture for new and existing software components
  • Conduct architecture reviews and advocate for simplicity and cohesive APIs
  • Implement scalable solutions and take end-to-end ownership of new code
  • Represent teams in cross-functional discussions and drive strategic initiatives
  • Champion engineering excellence and mentor less senior engineers
  • Work directly with Product to understand and refine requirements
  • Participate in shaping company strategy, culture, and operations

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years experience building high-volume data-driven SaaS systems
  • 5+ years experience in architect or technical leadership roles
  • Expert-level development experience in multiple coding languages and software stacks
  • Track record of designing and building major components of large-scale SaaS solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create simple solutions for complex problems
  • Solid knowledge of security best practices and performance optimization techniques
  • Excellent communication skills

Prove offers competitive salaries, bonuses, equity plans, and comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k) with match, unlimited vacation, and various wellness programs. The company values diversity and maintains an inclusive work environment.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer

  • Influence and independently drive novel technical change within a group of technical teams
  • Bridge the gap between making critical hands-on technical contributions and making effective business decisions
  • Lead design and architecture for new and existing software components
  • Lead architecture reviews, identify risks and advocate for simplicity of design and for cohesive APIs
  • Take end-to-end ownership of new code from prototype to production
  • Act as a representative for a group of teams in technical cross-functional discussions
  • Champion engineering and operational excellence
  • Provide technical mentorship to less senior engineers
  • Work directly with the Product organization to understand and refine requirements
  • Participate as a member of the senior technical leadership team to help shape company strategy, culture and operations

Requirements For Senior Staff Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
Python
  • 10+ years experience building high volume data-driven SaaS systems
  • 5+ years experience as an architect or technical leadership role
  • Expert-level development experience in multiple coding languages and software stacks
  • Track record of designing and building major components of a large scale SaaS solution
  • Solid working knowledge of building systems with proper hygiene around security
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, performance optimization techniques and multi-threaded programming
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in high-growth /pre-IPO Technology companies

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive salaries & Bonus Plan
  • Equity Plan
  • Modern Health for financial, mental, and physical wellness
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan & Match
  • Unlimited Vacation and Flexible hours
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Emotional & Physical Wellness services
  • Daily GrubHub stipend for lunch if coming into the office

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