Staff Software Engineer, frontend

Who are we?

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of our telemetry collection platform—a critical system that powers monitoring and operations across our global datacenters. Your work will enable thousands of colleagues to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability, ultimately improving how the internet operates at scale. This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive innovation, mentor others, and build solutions that make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Design & Build: Create scalable, high-performance software solutions for telemetry collection and delivery.
• Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into elegant, maintainable code.
• Innovate: Explore new technologies and open-source tools to enhance platform capabilities.
• Quality & Testing: Develop unit tests, work with automation teams, and ensure robust validation for reliable releases.
• Document & Share: Maintain clear documentation for designs, processes, and deployed tools.
• Mentor & Support: Help team members grow by sharing knowledge and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices in architecture, coding standards, and agile methodologies.

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Experience:
  • BS or MS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
  • hands-on software development experience building and deploying large-scale applications.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong background in UI development with JavaScript, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, and modern workflows (Flux/Redux).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker).
  • Familiarity with microservices, API-first design, and SOA architectures.
  • Ability to design systems for high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Development Practices:
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum, Test-Driven Development, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong sense of ownership, leadership, and collaboration.
  • Ability to mentor and influence technical decisions across teams.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a team that shapes the backbone of our infrastructure, working on projects that impact global operations and internet reliability. We value innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning—and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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