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# Staff Software Engineer - Internal Tools

- **Company:** Shopify Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Apache Lucene, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Shopify, Software Engineering, Apache Solr, Web Applications, ReactJS, Technical Debt, Build Management, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=770edc0af9840262

## About the Role

Deep experience in building and scaling web applications, with a focus on developer experience and internal tools.

Ability to turn complex workflows into intuitive, powerful interfaces.

Strong systems thinking and confidence in navigating technical decisions.

Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience with Ruby on Rails, React, or similar technologies.

Energized by understanding user needs and solving real problems.

Enjoy balancing speed with quality and managing technical debt., Moving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity-and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone., How many years of hands-on software development experience do you have? This does not include academic experience or internships.
0-4 years
5-7 years
8-10 years
11+ years
Please select the tools and technologies you are proficient in.*

## Description

Step into the heart of Shopify's innovation as a Staff Software Engineer, building the internal tools that empower Shopifolk to create remarkable products for our merchants. Your work will shape Shopify's culture by designing powerful, intuitive systems that simplify complex tasks and enhance workflows. Join us to build and scale innovative platforms like Mastery, our learning and development tool, and Flex Comp, our flexible compensation system., Design and build scalable, reliable internal tools that solve real problems for Shopify teams.

Lead technical architecture decisions, balancing immediate needs with long-term vision.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to understand user needs deeply.

Mentor other engineers and elevate the technical quality of our internal systems.

Champion best practices in software development while maintaining pragmatism to ship effectively., Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyone
Excel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowth
Keep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)
Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) change
Bring critical thought and opinion
Put AI agents and tools to work on the tasks they're built for, and focus on the work only humans can do
Embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forward
Work digital-first for your daily work
We may use AI-enabled tools to screen, select, and assess applications. All AI outputs are reviewed and validated by our recruitment team.
Shopifyhttps://www.shopify.com
We hire people, not resumes. If you think you're right for the role, apply now., Ruby on RailsRustGolangRemixPythonJavaScalaTypeScriptReact NativeSwiftKotlinJavaScriptReactHTML/CSSGraphQLSQLRelational DatabasesNon Relational DatabasesElasticsearch, Solr, Lucene, and/or vector databasesSearch ranking and/or recommendation modelsFlinkBazelKafkaRedisKubernetesGCPAWSSplunkOpen Source
What is your preferred programming language for interviews?*
As an Engineer, how would you describe your experience on projects?*
I haven't led a project yet, but I've contributed to the tasks assigned to me and learned from the process.
I've led a small project or a part of a larger project from start to finish.
I've led multiple projects across teams and stakeholders, and was accountable for the project's success.
I've led high-stakes projects spanning multiple stakeholders, disciplines, and technical complexities.
Describe your involvement in the design and architecture of a software application in your current role.*
I've implemented features based on existing designs and learned from the process.
I've contributed to the design and architecture of components or features within a larger application.
I've led the design and architecture of entire applications or significant parts of complex systems.
I've been responsible for the design, architecture, and delivery of multiple complex, large-scale systems.
As an Engineer, how would you describe your approach to mentorship?*
I'm still learning the ropes, so I focus more on learning myself, rather than mentoring others.
I'm comfortable with my skills, but I haven't done any official mentoring.
I actively mentor less experienced engineers, sharing my knowledge and often lead team discussions.
I am a craft mentor across the organisation, and am often consulted on high-level decisions.
What technology or tool have you been tinkering with lately?*
Please confirm you've read and agree with our candidate NDA*


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