Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join SimSpace as a Staff Software Engineer, Risk Management and play a pivotal role in designing and developing core SOA-based services. You will lead a team through complex technical projects, collaborate with UX Designers and Product Managers, and ensure top-notch engineering practices. This position requires 6+ years of hands-on software development experience with expertise in OOP languages and experience with Kubernetes. You will mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and implement robust monitoring strategies. SimSpace offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $170,000-$225,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a solid focus on building large-scale, distributed systems
• Expertise in an OOP-based language such as Java, Python, Golang, Kotlin, or C#, with demonstrable knowledge of API design, common frameworks, integration, and best practices
• Proven experience with unit testing, integration testing, and deploying services in Kubernetes or a similar container orchestration platform
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant systems, including experience in requirements gathering and project breakdown

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core SOA-based services for the Risk Management Team’s end users, focusing on scalability, performance, and fault tolerance
• Lead end-to-end technical projects, from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment, while setting clear goals and priorities
• Mentor and support engineers on the team, promoting a collaborative culture and guiding them in coding best practices, testing, and architectural design
• Collaborate with Product Managers and UX Designers to create user-focused solutions that meet their needs
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to company standards
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting strategies to maintain high uptime and quick response to potential system issues
• Ensure services meet security and compliance standards by integrating appropriate controls into the development lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience bootstrapping new services with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Github Actions, ArgoCD, etc.)
• Experience with data pipelines and curating data for web platforms

Benefits

• Compensation. Base salary range: $170,000 – $225,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions
• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health
• Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match
• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments
• Ownership Opportunities: Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized wellness goals
• Continuous Learning: Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development
• Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community
• Extra Perks: Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details
• Semi-flexible hours , with the expectation that you overlap the main part of the day to meet deadlines, collaborate with colleagues and attend key meetings