Member of Technical Staff
Build and operate the connector runtime and semantic layer that enables Perplexity agents to securely integrate with hundreds of external systems and enterprise data sources.
Staff Software Engineer
Lead technical design, implementation, and architecture for compliance automation platform. Requires 8+ years backend experience including 6+ years with Ruby, strong CS fundamentals, and experience building public APIs.
220k – 320kNew York, NYBackend EngineeringOnsite8+ YOE
About the role
Responsibilities
- Lead technical scoping, design, and implementation of new end-to-end functionality
- Perform detailed code reviews and provide technical mentorship to engineers
- Lead architecture and architectural discussions for core parts of the Secureframe application
- Own multi-team coordination and communication for cross-cutting initiatives
- Work closely with other Staff engineers to establish and guide best practices across engineering
- Work closely with designers and product managers to solve ambiguous user challenges
Requirements
- 8+ years of backend experience with modern programming languages like Ruby, Python, Go
- 6+ years of Ruby experience
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Deep experience building large-scale integrations with experience building and documenting public facing APIs
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
- Passion and ability to work well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependent(s)
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k)
- Paid family leave
- Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the team
Skills
RubyPythonGoBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignCode ReviewTechnical MentorshipSoftware ArchitectureComputer Science FundamentalsLarge-Scale Integrations
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