[Hiring] Staff Software Engineer @GoDaddy

Role Description

Join Our Team...

At GoDaddy, we're building the next generation of AI and machine learning capabilities that power experiences for millions of entrepreneurs worldwide. Our Machine Learning Engineering team bridges the gap between research and production, transforming cutting-edge models into scalable, reliable, and observable services that operate at global scale.

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and evolution of the infrastructure, platforms, and services that enable machine learning models to run in production. This is a highly technical, hands-on role where you'll work closely with ML Scientists, Data Engineers, and Product teams to deliver robust ML-powered solutions while helping shape the future of our machine learning platform.

As a senior technical leader, you'll influence architecture, drive engineering excellence, and mentor engineers across a globally distributed team.

What you'll get to do...

• Experience deploying and operating machine learning or generative AI workloads using technologies such as vLLM, Triton, TorchServe, SageMaker Endpoints, or similar serving frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern observability practices and tools including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with vector databases, feature stores, caching technologies (Valkey/Redis), and infrastructure-as-code solutions such as CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Knowledge of GPU infrastructure management, workload scheduling, performance tuning, and cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or mentor for distributed engineering teams and leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery.

Your experience should include...

• 7+ years of software engineering experience building and operating large-scale, production-grade distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Go, and/or TypeScript, with deep expertise in API design, system architecture, scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native applications, and infrastructure on AWS using services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or similar platforms supporting high-availability production workloads.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives, influence architecture, collaborate across diverse stakeholders, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced environment.

You might also have...

• Experience deploying and operating machine learning or generative AI workloads using technologies such as vLLM, Triton, TorchServe, SageMaker Endpoints, or similar serving frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern observability practices and tools including OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with vector databases, feature stores, caching technologies (Valkey/Redis), and infrastructure-as-code solutions such as CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Knowledge of GPU infrastructure management, workload scheduling, performance tuning, and cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or mentor for distributed engineering teams and leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous time off
• Parental and wellness leave
• Healthcare
• Retirement savings program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Paid sick time
• Paid flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• AD&D insurance
• Mental health or EAP programs
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Paid holidays
• Paid Wellness days
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits
• Dependent daycare and backup care benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Financial education and advice

Compensation

• Bay Area (Santa Clara, San Francisco) and Los Angeles: $182,000 — $273,000 USD
• Austin, D.C. Metro, CA (non-Bay Area), HI, IL, MA, NH, OR, VA, WA: $157,000 — $235,000 USD
• New York City Metro, Kirkland/Seattle: $166,800 — $250,200 USD
• All other US locations not previously listed: $140,000 — $210,000 USD