ServiceNow

Senior Staff Applications Development Engineer

ServiceNow • $190K — $334K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily in JavaScript and related OO languages (Java, C++, C#, Go).
  • Experience integrating AI into work processes or problem-solving.
  • Advanced knowledge of modern UI frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue, or Lit.
  • Strong systems-level experience with Node.js and server-side rendering.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects involving significant technical risks.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full lifecycle of code from design to delivery, ensuring high product quality.
  • Collaborate with product owners to gather detailed requirements and oversee development.
  • Develop user-friendly software allowing customers to customize functionalities.
  • Contribute to both new product design and improvements to existing products.
  • Mentor team members and foster knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Architect reusable component systems designed for scalability and extensibility.

Benefits

  • Flexible spending accounts and 401(k) Plan with company match.
  • Equity options and variable compensation incentives.
  • Matching donations and flexible time off.
  • Family leave programs supported.
  • Remote and flexible work options depending on role.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are the AI Experience Framework (AIUX) team that builds the platform that powers ServiceNow's AI-first user interfaces. Using modern Lit-based web components, AIUX builds modular, reusable conversational experiences that serve as the technical foundation for conversation-first applications like Employee Slate. This role owns full-stack architectural decisions in a modern JavaScript/component-driven environment, working across AI integration, performance scale, and multi-team coordination - spanning our SSR runtime (server-rendered Lit components, versioned request routing, isolated execution pools) and the ServiceNow Glide platform layer it integrates with.

What you get to do in this role:
  • Own code from design, implementation, test automation, and delivery of high-quality product to our users
  • Work with product owners to understand detailed requirements and drive the full development lifecycle
  • Build software that is simple to use, allowing customers to extend and customize functionality to meet their specific needs
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while enhancing the existing product suite
  • Mentor colleagues and promote knowledge-sharing across teams
  • Apply advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, OO design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerations
  • Raise the engineering bar through architecture reviews, code reviews, mentoring, and technical direction
  • Architect modular, reusable component systems for scalability and extensibility
  • Own architecture across the request path - proxy, version-aware routing, server-rendered component runtime, and the ServiceNow platform services it calls into
  • Set technical direction for framework-level APIs (context propagation, layout composition, state management) consumed by every downstream component team
  • Represent AIUX Framework in cross-org architecture decisions and act as an escalation point for the hardest production issues


Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:
  • Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep expertise in JavaScript and substantial experience in Java or a similar OO language (C++, C#, Go acceptable)
  • Passion for JavaScript and the Web as a platform, reusability, and componentization
  • Advanced experience with modern UI frameworks: Angular, React, Vue, or Lit
  • Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerations
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with relational databases: development, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
  • Deep expertise in server-side rendering and hydration, including the failure modes specific to isomorphic rendering (markup mismatches, browser-API leakage into server code)
  • Strong systems-level Node.js experience: process/worker isolation (V8 isolates or equivalent sandboxing), HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 semantics, reverse proxying, and designing for concurrent versioned rollouts
  • Comfortable working across a JVM/Maven backend (Java, ServiceNow Glide platform conventions) in addition to a Node/TypeScript SSR stack
  • Demonstrated experience as a technical lead, Staff Engineer, or equivalent senior individual contributor responsible for architecture, technical direction, code quality, and mentoring
  • Track record designing framework-level abstractions (component base classes, context/DI systems, event contracts) consumed by many other engineering teams
  • Ability to make pragmatic architecture decisions across performance, reliability, security, maintainability, and delivery speed
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects with material technical risk across teams and processes
  • Track record serving as functional lead or technical owner
  • Exposure to multiple technology stacks: Cloud Dev, Platforms, Web Dev, Frameworks, service-oriented architecture
  • Experience designing and architecting modular, reusable component systems

Preferred - AIUX Framework specific
  • Experience with build systems that emit multiple targets from one component source (server bundles vs. code-split browser bundles)
  • Hands-on experience operating services in Kubernetes: deployment configuration, scaling, rollout/rollback, and incident response
  • Experience building and maintaining observability tooling (Grafana dashboards, Prometheus alerting) for production systems


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For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $190,900 - $334,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow provides cloud-based solutions that define, structure, manage, and automate services for enterprise operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and other countries. The company offers service management solutions, including incident, problem, change, request, and cost management as well as service catalogs; and IT, HR, facilities, and field service management solutions. It also provides IT operations management solutions covering service mapping, delivery, and assurance solutions; business management solutions such as financial management, project portfolio suite, vendor performance management, and performance analytics as well as governance, risk, and compliance; and application development services.

ServiceNow Careers

Join the dynamic team at ServiceNow, a global leader in digital workflow solutions, where innovation and leadership converge to shape the future of work. At ServiceNow, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career journey with ServiceNow and contribute to the world’s leading enterprises' digital transformation. Our team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that improve how people work. With ServiceNow, you will use your skills to impact businesses and industries profoundly, driving efficiency and innovation.

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ServiceNow is not just another technology company. We are a team that thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes growth and development. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that every team member can achieve their potential.

Innovative Work

ServiceNow is home to more than 10,000 dedicated professionals who lead the charge in digital workflows and enterprise solutions. As part of our team, you will engage in projects that merge technology with practical applications, creating revolutionary products that advance how services are delivered and managed.

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At ServiceNow, your career trajectory is filled with boundless opportunities. We support your growth with robust training programs, leadership development courses, and access to global challenges. Whether you are looking for an internship, full-time position, or leadership role, ServiceNow equips you with the tools to excel.

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Working at ServiceNow means being part of a community that values teamwork and innovation. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and sharing ideas, making our workplace vibrant and dynamic. The benefits of joining ServiceNow extend beyond comprehensive health and wellness; they include fostering professional connections and friendships that last a lifetime.

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Learn more about ServiceNow
Size
16,881 employees
Market Cap
$76.5 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$118.5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+33.5%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ
NOW
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