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Staff Software Engineer

Jobgether, New Bremen, OH, United States


Overview
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer in Germany.

Responsibilities

Drive technical direction and architectural decisions for large-scale, distributed systems

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable code across multiple languages and environments

Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical strategy for key initiatives

Collaborate with product, design, and research teams to build impactful developer-facing features

Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, observability, and security are consistently applied

Evaluate trade-offs between scalability, performance, and complexity to deliver maintainable solutions

Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth and raising team standards

Contribute to improving engineering culture, workflows, and development processes

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software engineering, including work on large-scale, production-grade systems

Strong expertise in at least one language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Rust, Java/Kotlin) and proficiency in multiple languages

Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems with a focus on reliability and performance

Solid background in cloud architecture (AWS, Google Cloud, or similar environments)

Demonstrated ability to simplify complex systems and reduce technical debt effectively

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security best practices across the SDLC

Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and system performance optimization

Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and emerging trends in the AI ecosystem

Experience with real-time or collaborative systems (e.g., CRDTs) is a plus

Curiosity, critical thinking, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including equity opportunities

Flexible, remote-first work environment with global collaboration

High level of ownership and direct impact on product and technology direction

Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and innovative engineering team

Continuous learning and professional growth in a fast-evolving technical landscape

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Access to modern tools and infrastructure to support high-quality development

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