Staff Engineer, Communications

Summary

Join TrueML, a mission-driven financial software company, as a Staff Engineer on Communications. You will be a principal technical contributor, building and optimizing the omni-channel communication platform. Lead the architectural design and development of software components, define technical strategy, and tackle complex technical challenges. Mentor junior engineers, collaborate with other teams, and stay current with emerging technologies. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of experience, and expertise in programming languages like Golang and Python. TrueML offers excellent benefits, including unlimited PTO, comprehensive health insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, family leave, and various employee perks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering
• Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages (Golang & Python preferred)
• Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, microservices architecture, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proven ability to lead the delivery of large-scale, complex technical projects from ideation to production

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of significant software components, systems, and features, ensuring they meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for key product areas or infrastructure components, aligning with broader company objectives
• Tackle the most complex technical challenges, often involving multiple systems, and deliver robust, well-engineered solutions
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to senior and junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, architects, designers, and other engineering teams to define requirements, make key technical decisions, and deliver high-quality software
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and advocating for their adoption where they provide significant technical or business value
• Drive progress on complex projects, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability from conception through to deployment and beyond
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation, providing timely response and resolution to production issues

Benefits

• Everything you need to work remotely
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401k through Charles Schwab
• Flexible Spending Account, Limited FSA, and Health Savings Account- with an eligible health care package
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plus basic life insurance
• Family-friendly maternity and paternity leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) via Claremont. Get free short-term counseling for mental health, free + discounted legal consultations, free financial consultations, access to work/life consultants, and more!
• PerkSpot discount program. PerkSpot offers exclusive discounts to 900+ merchants nationwide, and has exclusive discounts up to 60% on hotels worldwide
• Paid time off to do volunteer work in your community
• Access to the Wellness Coach app for you and 5 family members