Senior Staff Software Engineer

Strategic Employment

Senior Staff Software Engineer

New York City, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead and deliver complex technical projects from inception to deployment. This role requires a strong background in software architecture, hands-on development, and technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.

    This role is with a fast-growing technology company pioneering AI-driven solutions for real-world infrastructure. Backed by significant recent funding and valued at over $5 billion, the company is scaling rapidly across multiple verticals, including mobility, retail, and hospitality. Its platform leverages computer vision and cloud technologies to create frictionless, intelligent experiences, positioning it as a leader in the emerging Recognition Economy—a paradigm where physical environments adapt in real time to user presence and context.

    Required Qualifications
    • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
    • Proven track record of leading and delivering technical projects end-to-end.
    • Strong proficiency in Java or Scala.
    • Solid understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
    • Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and high-performance applications.
    Preferred / Bonus Skills
    • Advanced expertise in Scala.
    • Prior experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams.
    • Background spanning FAANG companies or high-growth startups.
    • Exposure to AI/ML or general AI technologies.