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Staff Software Engineer – Core Shopping

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2012H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

123 days ago

Salary

$216K - $289K / year

Bachelor DegreeExperience acceptedEnglishMy SQLPostgres

Job Description

• Conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards across all projects. • Identify unifying patterns and systems, improving architectural coherence and efficiency. • Architect and implement service-oriented solutions to address systemic issues. • Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence. • Align and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive technical strategy.

Job Requirements

Proven experience in a senior engineering role with a focus on architecture and system design.
Strong proficiency in coding and ability to engage in complex problem-solving.
Experience designing and working on systems utilized by more than 30 engineers.
Ability to lead engineering reviews and provide guidance to team members.
Exceptional communication skills to influence and drive technical strategy.
Previous experience in building scalable, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience working alongside machine learning, product, and design teams.
Previous experience in Search, Recommendations and Personalization technologies and industry trends. Experiencing building platforms in this space supporting feature teams is a meaningful advantage.
Experience with Postgres/MySQL and OpenSearch is a plus.
A deep understanding of the online grocery or e-commerce sector.