Staff Software Engineer, GRC

The Ladders
United States
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $180,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Software as a Service Databases Distributed Systems Software Architecture Software Engineering Front End Software Development

Job description

  • Identify and lead large technical projects for scalable and reliable systems
  • Drive multi-quarter initiatives for sustained impact across product areas
  • Rally cross-functional teams to ensure project completion
  • Make strategic decisions that align with long-term success
  • Champion continuous improvement in technical processes
  • Guide teams through complex technical challenges
  • Provide clear solutions for product and operational issues
  • Model collaborative behaviors and mentor engineering teams

Requirements

  • Over 10 years of industry experience in software engineering
  • Deep expertise in areas like frontend, databases, distributed systems, or APIs
  • Proven leadership of complex technical initiatives
  • Mastery in system design and software architecture
  • Extensive experience with user-facing SaaS products for both startups and enterprises
  • Strong mentorship capabilities with a focus on team development
  • Excellent communication skills for influencing technical decisions
  • Willingness to leverage AI to enhance productivity and decision-making

Benefits & conditions

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employee-only premium coverage
  • 16 weeks fully-paid parental leave for new parents
  • Health & wellness stipend
  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
  • Commuter benefits for SF and NYC office workers
  • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO policy plus 80 hours of sick time
  • 11 company-paid holidays
  • Virtual team-building events and lunch and learns
  • Offices located in major international cities for those who prefer an in-person environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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