Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join ThisWay Global, a fast-moving startup building the infrastructure for ethical, scalable AI, as a Staff Software Engineer. You will play a key role in building high-performance, scalable software systems for AI and HPC solutions. Collaborate with engineering and product teams, architect robust systems, mentor teammates, and shape technical direction. This role requires a highly accomplished engineer with experience leading ambitious projects and tackling systems at scale. You will make a tangible impact by elevating our codebase and engineering culture. The position offers a fully remote work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including deep expertise in designing and scaling distributed or parallel systems
• Proven leadership as a senior individual contributor driving end-to-end system design and implementation
• Strong proficiency in Rust, or a deep background in systems programming with a willingness to master Rust quickly
• Experience with parallel programming technologies (e.g., OpenMP, Unified Parallel C, OpenMPI, CUDA)
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, ownership-driven mindset
• Effective communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical teams and work independently in a fast-moving R&D environment
• U.S.-based; authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy advanced software systems with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Lead efforts to solve complex technical challenges across the stack and elevate engineering quality through mentorship and example
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code (primarily in Rust) that supports large-scale distributed or parallel systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and build scalable solutions aligned with business strategy
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize systems for reliability, speed, and security
• Champion best practices in code quality, documentation, testing, and performance optimization
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through code reviews, technical leadership, and peer mentorship
• Stay ahead of industry trends, frameworks, and tools that drive modern AI and HPC systems forward

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HPC or HTC environments, preferably in a regulated or performance-critical setting
• Familiarity with secure software development practices, ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-171/223, and/or Confidential Computing
• Background from a technically elite institution or comparable experience (e.g., Stanford, MIT, CMU, Harvard, top-tier labs)
• Passion for technical mentorship and engineering excellence in distributed teams

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment (some travel may be required for team meetings)
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Equity and long-term growth opportunities
• 401K plan
• Health benefits
• Unlimited PTO (requires manager approval)