Staff Software Engineer, Applications
San Jose, CALos Angeles, CABackend EngineeringHybrid10+ YOE
Summary
Staff Software Engineer architects scalable distributed systems for FloQast's accounting platform, leads technical strategy, mentors engineers, and partners cross-functionally. Requires 10+ years experience with Go, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS.
About the role
What You'll Do
- Architecting the Future: Design and deliver core platform capabilities for next-generation FloQast applications. Own the big picture, ensuring distributed systems are scalable, resilient, and elegant.
- Technical Strategy & Excellence: Lead high-level design discussions resolving complex trade-offs. Establish rigorous engineering best practices to raise technical standards.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Bridge technical possibilities with business needs, partnering with Product and Design to translate goals into executable technical roadmaps.
- Multiplier of Talent: Mentor senior engineers, fostering technical curiosity and high-performance execution.
What You'll Bring
- The Veteran’s Perspective: 10+ years of experience shipping complex, enterprise-grade software. Navigate lifecycle of maturing platforms.
- Technical Mastery: Expert in modern backend stacks—specifically Go, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS. Think in APIs, platform-first design, secure, compliant SaaS architectures.
- Outcome-Driven Mindset: Strong product intuition to drive business impact and solve customer pain points.
- Navigational Skill: Turn napkin-sketch ideas into production-ready reality through influence and technical clarity.
Skills
GoNode.jsMongoDBAWSAPIsdistributed systems