Staff Software Engineer

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.

At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.

Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer

Department: AI Group

Summary:

The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for the development of components and services used to deliver mission critical cloud products. They will work in a fast-paced cloud-based environment where continuous change, innovation and experimentation are all encouraged. They will work with technologies like Java, Redis, Amazon Web Services, New Relic and Jenkins, among others. They will iteratively deliver software in a true DevOps model following CI/CD and agile best practices.

Additionally, they will demonstrate mastery in one or more of these technologies and will be an expert in distributed systems. They will be a leader, mentor and role model for their peers and juniors.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design and develop high quality, efficient, testable software to implement key product features.

·       Ownership of features beginning to end from design documents and reviews to acceptance testing and deployment.

·       Understand, and contribute to the evolution of, the overall architecture of the system and the wider ecosystem.

·       Work across teams to lead feature development that spans several microservices

·       Actively contribute input and direction to the Product roadmap.

·       Resist poor or short-term solutions, instead favouring pragmatic, incremental enhancements that work toward long-term goals

·       Review code and provide feedback relative to best practices, improve readability and anticipate issues.

·       Research, benchmark, and prototype new TTS and STT engines and models, comparing them on accuracy, latency, naturalness, language coverage, cost, and operational fit

·       Work with the Engineering Manager to assess architectural implications of supporting new tech in the stack

·       Act as a mentor to other members of the team.

·       Apply processes appropriately for data security, traceability and information sharing.

Minimum Requirements:

·       Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related work experience. 

·       Excellent programming skills, particularly in Java.

·       7+ years of experience in Software Engineering. 

·       Working experience with REST API back-end services 

·       Expert level understanding of object-oriented programming & design.

·       Proactive, self-driven, and possessing a growth mindset.

·       Effective verbal and written communicator

·       Strong collaboration and listening skills

Desirable Skills:

·       Cloud Native application development, preferably AWS based.

·       Familiarity with Voice Bot Platforms and Voice concepts.

·       Understanding of Microservices architecture principles and best practices.

·       Experience working with remote engineering teams

·       Working on research projects, taking high level direction and turning that into meaningful demos or proofs of concept.

Our Benefits: 

At Genesys, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work–life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

• Flexible work options – Choose what works for you with hybrid schedules, work-from-home flexibility, and the option to collaborate onsite in our state-of-the-art Galway office. 
• Career development & growth – Access continuous learning opportunities, mentoring, and clear paths for advancement. 
• Competitive pension scheme – Invest in your future with an excellent employer-supported pension plan. 
• Annual bonus program – Be rewarded for your impact and contributions. 
• Comprehensive health coverage – Including private health insurance, access to company dental plan, and wellness supports. 
• Financial protection – Enjoy Income Protection and Life Assurance, along with access to dedicated financial planning resources to help you make confident, informed decisions about your future. 
• Family-friendly policies – Generous paid maternity and paternity

Working at Genesys

• AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
• A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
• Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
• Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
• Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.

Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.

What Happens After You Apply

After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:

• Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.

• A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.


• Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.

• We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.

• After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.

Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.

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About Genesys:

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. Genesys Cloud™ is the Agentic Orchestration Platform that securely connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise with built-in governance and control. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.ai. 

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Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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