Senior Staff Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Department: Engineering
Type: Full Time
Work Setup: Hybrid

What is Findem

Findem is HR 2.0. We’re a fast-growth startup with an ambitious vision and the technology to back it up. Our People Intelligence platform uses true AI and machine learning to provide critical solutions for talent acquisition and people analytics functions.

With the deep insights that our platform provides, companies can:

• Build more engaged and diverse teams
• Close their talent gaps faster

We’re backed by top-tier investors including Wing Venture Capital – the same firm that backed Snowflake, Cohesity, and Gong. Findem powers businesses across scaling, pre-IPO, and publicly traded companies who trust us to solve their biggest HR and Talent challenges.

We have an incredibly skilled and collaborative team that values:

• Curiosity
• Diversity
• Openness
• Building great experiences every day for our customers

By joining Findem, you will have the unique opportunity to help define what the future of HR looks like for every business.

Why We Need You

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Staff Software Engineer to architect, lead, and drive strategic initiatives for robust, scalable backend infrastructure and microservices.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Leverage tools and technologies such as Docker, TypeScript, MongoDB, and generative AI

Your Experience

• BS/MS or higher in Computer Science or a closely related technical field
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering focused on backend and infrastructure
• Proven technical leadership experience driving large-scale microservices implementations
• Extensive experience optimizing backend systems performance, scalability, and reliability
• Significant track record implementing infrastructure solutions leveraging Docker, MongoDB, TypeScript, and generative AI
• Expert-level proficiency in designing and building infrastructure with TypeScript, MongoDB, Docker, and modern cloud technologies
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Microservices architecture
  • Container orchestration
  • RESTful API development
• Demonstrated expertise with performance engineering, reliability, scalability strategies, and generative AI
• Deep understanding of:
  • Agile methodologies
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Observability and monitoring tools
• Outstanding leadership, problem-solving, and architectural decision-making capabilities

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base compensation
• Equity grants that align your success with ours
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Home office and productivity setup stipend
• Professional development budget and executive coaching access

Compensation Range: $230,000 – $250,000 per year
> Our compensation range reflects the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets. The exact amount offered will depend on your skills, experience, and work location.

Commitment to Diversity

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe that a diverse team builds better solutions. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Ready to Apply?

Ready to build something impactful and lead a team to success? Apply now and let’s grow together.