StaffSoftwareEngineer

## Accountabilities Define and drive the technical architecture for large-scale distributed systems, including ingestion pipelines, API integrations, and entitlement enforcement services. Translate ambiguous business and product requirements into clear technical strategies, breaking down complex initiatives into executable delivery plans. Design, build, and operate production-grade systems with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, security, and performance. Lead cross-team technical initiatives, influence engineering decisions beyond your direct team, and drive alignment through RFCs and architecture reviews. Own systems end-to-end in production, including monitoring, incident response, and continuous reliability improvements. Integrate and evaluate AI-assisted development tools and, where relevant, AI/ML models to enhance system capabilities. Mentor engineers, raise engineering standards through code reviews and documentation, and contribute to a strong technical culture. Requirements: Strong proficiency in Python, with production experience in at least one additional programming language. Proven track record of designing and owning large-scale production systems with significant architectural responsibility. Experience leading cross-team initiatives such as migrations, platform evolution, or distributed system redesigns without formal authority. Deep understanding of system design principles, including scalability, failure modes, observability, and operational excellence. Strong DevOps and cloud infrastructure experience (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools). Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team performance through technical leadership and collaboration. Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and openness to integrating modern AI tools into engineering practice. Benefits: High-impact role with direct influence on systems used by global enterprise customers. Significant technical ownership with auton