Senior Software Engineer

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and enhance intricate, production-grade software systems that form the backbone of CYPHER’s core offerings, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and sustainable maintenance.

• Take ownership of technical design and implementation for key features and services, converting product and business requirements into clear, well-considered engineering solutions.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards through thorough code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation that elevate the quality across the team.

• Mentor and cultivate engineers by offering hands-on guidance, insightful feedback, and technical coaching that fosters individual growth and enhances team productivity.

• Enhance system performance and resilience by identifying bottlenecks, minimizing technical debt, and boosting observability throughout the software stack.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to successfully deliver high-impact initiatives on schedule, balancing speed, quality, and architectural integrity.

• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex production issues, implementing durable fixes and preventing future occurrences.

• Assess and adopt new technologies or methodologies that offer tangible benefits while continuously refining existing systems and development practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline is required.

• Over 8 years of professional experience in software engineering, specifically in delivering and managing scalable, high-performance systems within production settings is required.

• Strong expertise in modern programming languages such as Ruby (Rails), Java, Python, or similar technologies, with sound judgment in their application to complex problem domains.

• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and system architecture, including the ability to devise maintainable, extensible, and resilient solutions.

• Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and the development or operation of distributed systems in dynamic environments.

• Proven technical leadership through influence, mentoring engineers, fostering alignment between engineering and product teams, and contributing to effective technical decision-making.

• Advanced comprehension of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices, applied pragmatically to strike a balance between speed, quality, and the long-term viability of the platform.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills under pressure, with the ability to diagnose complex issues, adapt swiftly as priorities change, and drive effective resolutions during critical situations.

• Excellent communicator, capable of collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and conveying technical concepts in a manner that promotes alignment and informed decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours

• Paid time off

• Remote work options