Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Matterport is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team. The role involves building features and services for the Matterport Platform, handling billions of requests each month, working with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to a learning culture.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering features and services in a cloud environment
• Experience developing SaaS solutions using languages such as: Python, Java, Go or Kotlin
• Experience with Linux, MySQL or PostgreSQL and Git
• Exposure to non-relational data stores such as FoundationDB
• Familiarity with microservices and containers
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in all areas of platform development
• Familiarity with UI frameworks such as React or Angular
• A solid track record of developing testable, maintainable code
• Ability to work well in an agile environment

Responsibilities

• Help lead the design, implementation and deployment of new features and services
• Work with a cross-functional team of product managers, designers, engineers and QA
• Ensure proper monitoring and respond to issues with live environments
• Build APIs, backend services and integrations that support our products
• Be an advocate for good engineering practices
• Produce maintainable, well-documented code
• Contribute to a learning culture
• Mentor and coach junior engineers to meet their full potential
• Work with relational and non-relational data stores
• Build features and services using Kotlin, Python and front-end technologies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans – 100% of premiums covered for employees. (88% of family premiums)
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees/Generous PTO plan for Non-Exempt Employees
• 401k, Company ownership in the form of RSU’s & ESPP Program
• Continuing Education & Commuter Benefits