Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Summary

Join SevenRooms as a remote Staff Software Engineer with a backend focus. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software systems, collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers. This role requires 7+ years of software engineering experience, a strong architectural vision, and expertise in Python, Rust, and Kotlin (preferred). You will be a technical owner of features, manage project priorities, and mentor junior developers. SevenRooms offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including medical, life insurance, and income protection), a monthly stipend, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Willingness and desire to work in Python, Rust, and Kotlin
• Strong architectural vision and judgment
• Knowledge of evolving best practices and advocate for them
• Experience with: Migrating from monolith to decoupled architecture
• Experience with: Scaling engineering teams
• Experience with: Mentoring junior developers
• Experience developing web applications at scale
• Significant experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software with a strong focus on customer-facing features
• Become an expert in a system-level view of the SevenRooms architecture
• Own and implement major features and architectural changes alongside other engineers
• Be a role model and mentor to other engineers; assist in technical design reviews
• Be the technical owner of features, from design to implementation to ongoing support
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, code quality and deliverables
• Participate in occasional on-call duties to keep software systems up and running

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in Python, Rust, and Kotlin

Benefits

• A fresh start: SevenRooms offers the unique opportunity for eligible new hires to participate in our Fresh Start Program, where the company provides the option to curate your own meaningful experience, to reset and refresh
• Equitable compensation: Our compensation packages are based on competitive external market data. At SevenRooms, you can expect to be paid well for your contributions towards transforming the hospitality industry. We also offer equity for all employees as part of our commitment to everyone being an owner and working together to build an outstanding company
• Comprehensive benefits package: SevenRooms provides access to private medical coverage, life insurance, and income protection
• Employee programs: Through our Roomie’s Choice program, all employees at SevenRooms receive a monthly stipend to spend however they see fit. You will also receive unique milestone awards throughout your journey with SevenRooms, including swag, experiences, and trips to celebrate specific years of tenure
• Learning and professional development: Your manager will partner with you on establishing quarterly objectives that not only benefit the company but aid in your overall career development and advancement. SevenRooms also provides financial support for continuing education, certifications, or participation in external training programs as part of many reimbursement options available through Roomie’s Choice