Staff Software Engineer | US SaaS | Remote in US

Prometeo Talent

$135K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of Java experience in product applications.
  • 5+ years designing and operating scalable distributed systems.
  • Experience with Kotlin is a strong plus.
  • Proficient in end-to-end system design and delivery.
  • Experience with asynchronous architecture and client-server development.
  • Familiarity with messaging services like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Proficient in AWS, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL.
  • Hands-on experience with monoliths, specifically in building new products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of large-scale software initiatives.
  • Drive architecture and tech decisions across several teams.
  • Build scalable and maintainable backend systems.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Leadership teams.
  • Mentor engineers through design reviews and best practices.
  • Enhance system performance and operational excellence.
  • Define engineering standards and contribute to tech strategy.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Provided equipment for work
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Opportunities for growth within a collaborative culture
Full Job Description
About the role

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help shape the technical direction of a fast-growing SaaS company. In this role, you'll lead complex engineering initiatives, drive architectural decisions across multiple teams, and influence technical strategy at an organizational level.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Product, and Leadership stakeholders to solve challenging technical problems, improve platform scalability, and help elevate engineering standards across the company. Your main responsibilities will be:
  • Lead the design and delivery of large-scale software initiatives.
  • Drive architecture and technical decisions across multiple teams.
  • Build scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Leadership stakeholders.
  • Mentor engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and best practices.
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
  • Help define engineering standards and contribute to technical strategy.


Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience with Java in product applications.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and operating highly scalable distributed systems.
  • Kotlin is a strong plus.
  • Experience designing and delivering complex systems end-to-end.
  • Experience with highly scalable systems, async architecture & client-server development.
  • Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ for event-driven architectures.
  • Experience with AWS, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL.
  • Monolith experience; building a new product on a monolith, not just breaking one apart or migration-only work.
  • Proven ability to influence technical decisions, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor other engineers.
  • Experience building customer-facing products in multi-tenant environments.


Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Equipment
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Growth opportunities and collaborative culture


Location

Remote within CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL (outside Chicago), KS, ME, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA.

This role is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

Locations Multiple locations Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time Employment level Executive/Senior Level

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