Staff Engineer

Summary

Join Bloomreach's Analytics Team as a Staff Software Engineer and play a critical technical leadership role in building scalable data infrastructure and analytics frameworks. You will architect and design complex data processing pipelines, develop high-performance infrastructure, and lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver innovative personalization features. This role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in data-intensive systems and big data technologies. You will mentor engineers, guide the integration of machine learning models, and champion engineering best practices. Bloomreach offers a flexible work environment, various professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in data-intensive systems, analytics platforms, or personalization technologies
• 5+ years of experience working with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Map/Reduce, Kafka, and cloud-native data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or other modern programming languages; deep understanding of distributed systems and software architecture
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable data pipelines in production environments
• Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows, including feature engineering and model serving in production
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive complex projects across teams, and foster a culture of technical excellence

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and scale complex data processing pipelines and analytics systems to support real-time and batch use cases across search and recommendations
• Develop high-performance, fault-tolerant infrastructure that enables fast, accurate, and actionable insights across large-scale datasets
• Lead cross-functional initiatives by partnering with Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams to deliver innovative, data-driven personalization features
• Drive the design and evolution of analytics frameworks to measure and optimize customer engagement, search effectiveness, and recommendation relevance
• Guide the integration of machine learning models into production pipelines, ensuring reliable delivery of ML-powered features at scale
• Champion engineering best practices around data quality, monitoring, performance optimization, and platform reliability
• Mentor engineers, provide architectural guidance, and influence long-term technical strategy across the team
• Take ownership of project execution, helping teams navigate ambiguity and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery in an agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with analytics frameworks, BI tools, and data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, and Tableau is a plus

Benefits

• A great deal of freedom and trust. At Bloomreach we don’t clock in and out, and we have neither corporate rules nor long approval processes. This freedom goes hand in hand with responsibility. We are interested in results from day one
• We believe in flexible working hours to accommodate your working style
• We work virtual-first with several Bloomreach Hubs available across three continents
• We organize company events to experience the global spirit of the company and get excited about what's ahead
• We encourage and support our employees to engage in volunteering activities - every Bloomreacher can take 5 paid days off to volunteer*
• We have a People Development Program -- participating in personal development workshops on various topics run by experts from inside the company. We are continuously developing & updating competency maps for select functions
• Our resident communication coach Ivo Večeřa is available to help navigate work-related communications & decision-making challenges*
• Our managers are strongly encouraged to participate in the Leader Development Program to develop in the areas we consider essential for any leader. The program includes regular comprehensive feedback, consultations with a coach and follow-up check-ins
• Bloomreachers utilize the $1,500 professional education budget on an annual basis to purchase education products (books, courses, certifications, etc.)*
• The Employee Assistance Program -- with counselors -- is available for non-work-related challenges*
• Subscription to Calm - sleep and meditation app*
• We organize ‘DisConnect’ days where Bloomreachers globally enjoy one additional day off each quarter, allowing us to unwind together and focus on activities away from the screen with our loved ones
• We facilitate sports, yoga, and meditation opportunities for each other
• Extended parental leave up to 26 calendar weeks for Primary Caregivers*
• Restricted Stock Units or Stock Options are granted depending on a team member’s role, seniority, and location*
• Everyone gets to participate in the company's success through the company performance bonus*
• We offer an employee referral bonus of up to $3,000 paid out immediately after the new hire starts
• We reward & celebrate work anniversaries -- Bloomversaries!*