[Hiring] Staff Software Engineer @Rockstar
Apr 01, 2025 - Rockstar is hiring a remote Staff Software Engineer. đź’¸ Salary: 75th-percentile competitive compensation. đź“ŤLocation: USA.
Role Description
As a Staff Software Engineer, the individual will be a technical leader on the engineering team. They will develop technical plans based on company-level strategic initiatives and shape project work for the team. They will guide the team in their approach to project work and help them develop solutions to complex problems. They will deliver well-tested code and provide actionable feedback that improves overall team performance. They will also help onboard new hires and foster a collaborative team culture. Ideal candidates are self-motivated problem solvers, detail-oriented, and effective communicators. They can communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A balance of pragmatism and strong opinions, along with curiosity and a proactive approach to solving challenges, is essential for success.
Qualifications
- 7+ years’ experience developing software in a production environment.
- 2+ years’ experience in a staff engineer or technical lead role.
- Production experience with Node.js and Typescript.
- Proven experience working in backend systems, designing RESTful APIs, and codifying business logic on top of data stores.
- Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and concisely, particularly in Slack and technical documents.
- Experience in product development where the individual was a key decision maker.
- Deep expertise in system architecture and design.
- Proven success in operational excellence.
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration experience.
- Familiarity with cloud environments, especially the Google Cloud stack.
Requirements
- Meticulous: Pays attention to detail and takes pride in what is delivered.
- Articulate: Communicates verbal and written technical and non-technical ideas and topics succinctly and effectively.
- Kind, not (just) nice: Provides tough feedback in a clear and concise manner that does not diminish or belittle the recipient.
- Opinionated: Brings strong opinions to discussions but is willing to change their mind when presented with new or better information.
- Product-minded: Focuses on the “why” just as much as the “what” or “how”.
- Collaborative: Works within the team and cross-functionally to build consensus and achieve results.
- Autonomous: Is self-motivated, able to hold themselves accountable, and can generate high-value work with little direct supervision.
Benefits
- Flat, collaborative, transparent culture; get in at the ground floor and be a true business partner.
- Opportunities for growth and development within the role and all areas of the organization.
- 75th-percentile (competitive!) compensation.
- 100% remote work environment.
- Quarterly, fun team bonding events.
- Unlimited vacation time.
- 100% employer-paid Platinum-tier health insurance for employee, 65% for dependents.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Bonuses and equity opportunities.
- Budget for home office equipment.
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Salary
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75th-percentile competitive compensation
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Remote
Location
USA
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 01, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
