Staff Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to drive the development of various critical backend systems to support product engineering, with a focus on integrations and positioning Reach within a larger software ecosystem. You will tackle challenges across multiple domains, such as large-scale data retrieval and processing, management of sensitive customer data such as credentials, and system design that support complex interconnected systems. Candidates with a strong foundation in Python, Authz and Authn, data structures, system design, and technical leadership experience will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

The ideal candidate is a motivated problem solver who prioritizes high-quality solutions and excels in navigating ambiguity. As an early team member, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of various aspects of our backend from day one. Your role will be pivotal in guiding and mentoring your fellow team members, establishing engineering best practices, balancing engineering priorities with business needs, and identifying innovative approaches to deliver outstanding value to our users.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop an ecosystem of integrations, connecting to multiple external providers to ingest large amounts of data.
• Execute complex backend software engineering projects focusing on APIs, data processing, infrastructure and platform.
• Drive the execution of key engineering initiatives while fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Author technical proposals to document and align teams on the design of complex projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, minimizing downtime and impact on business operations.

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend, platform or system programming.
• Strong experience with Python and its ecosystem.
• Proficiency in distributed system design and large-scale data architecture.
• Proficiency in Authorization and Authentication patterns, and secure management of sensitive data.
• Keen sense for identifying business needs and can communicate a clear vision for implementing solutions.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Experience designing and building multi-tenant SaaS platforms that ensure data isolation, scalability, and robust security.

Ways to stand out:

• Experience with third party data ingestion/integrations (Inbound and outbound)
• Experience with batch or streaming data pipelines.
• Experience with cloud service providers in a production setting (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Best Practices, Business Operations, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Customer/Client Research, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Recovery, Data Structures, Dental Insurance, Distributed Computing, Ecosystems, Engineering, Establish Priorities, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Identify Issues, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Product Support, Proposal Writing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Systems/Internals Programming, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Vision Plan

• Competitive salary, and equity package
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including plan options with company-paid employee coverage
• FSA, HSA, and 401(k) plans
• Company paid life insurance and disability coverage, along with buy up options
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identify theft coverage, and legal services
• Unlimited PTO and sick time