Staff Software Engineer

🧑‍💻 The Role

Lead the way, not just the code. This Staff Engineer role is your chance to leverage your years of experience to tackle complex challenges, guide a large team, and shape the technical direction of our platform.

Become a technical authority: Set the bar for excellence in your domain and across the organization.

Mentor and empower: Foster the growth of junior engineers and share your knowledge.

Champion best practices: Advocate for TDD, clean code, and a well-architected platform.

Collaborate across domains: Unify diverse teams to create a seamless, future-proof solution.

🚀 What You'll Do

Define the technical vision: Lead discussions, identify architectural trade-offs, and guide the long-term technical direction of your domain.

Deliver impactful solutions: Balance rapid delivery with maintainability, ensuring the platform scales and thrives.

Be a hands-on leader: Work alongside your team, tackling complex problems and setting the standard for technical excellence.

Break down silos: Collaborate across domains to make informed design decisions that benefit the entire platform.

🤝 How We Work Together

We're a team that values empowerment, collaboration, and ownership. You'll be expected to make decisions based on data, fostering open discussions and adapting to new information.

Leadership by example: Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering high-quality work.

Mentorship and knowledge sharing: Empower your team by providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.

Focus on developer experience: Champion simplicity, clean code, and a streamlined workflow for all engineers.

DevOps mindset: Take full ownership of your domain, from design to deployment and monitoring.

You can learn more about our Minimum Standards of Product Development here

📚 Your Story

Are you a technical leader with 13+ years of experience and a passion for building impactful and maintainable software? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can mentor others and make a real difference? If so, then this Staff Engineer role is the perfect opportunity for you!

• You have a proven track record of delivering complex software solutions in fast-paced environments.
• You're an expert in at least one technical area critical to our platform (e.g., database optimization, service frameworks, Kafka, container orchestration).
• You possess a deep understanding of modern software development methodologies (TDD, Pair Programming, Continuous Deployment) and can effectively champion them within your team.
• You have a strong architectural mindset and can guide discussions on technical trade-offs to arrive at well-considered solutions.
• Your excellent communication skills allow you to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You're a natural leader who can inspire and motivate your team, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

This is just a glimpse into what it means to be a Staff Engineer at NewStore. If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!

📕 Our Story

At NewStore, we're on a mission to create a seamless, app-based omnichannel experience that will change the game for innovative retail brands. And guess what? We're doing just that, by empowering brands in 40+ countries to run their entire stores on an iPhone, we're paving the way for a brighter future in retail, where shopping is an effortless, enjoyable experience.

At NewStore, our diversity is our greatest strength. Our team comprises over 40 nationalities, fostering a melting pot of unique perspectives, cultural experiences, and innovative ideas.

Join us in our mission to bring the joy back to retail and be part of a team that is breaking down barriers and creating a brighter future.

🔥 Perks and Benefits

Time off is a priority - with a generous PTO policy and a culture that encourages you to take it, you can enjoy some much-needed R&R

If you're looking to grow your skills and knowledge, we've got you covered. With a personal development budget and a supportive environment that values learning, you can take your career to new heights.

Plus, with the option to work remotely, you have the autonomy to create the work environment that works best for you

The best part? Our "life-friendly" working hours mean you can have it all - a fulfilling career and a happy life

And that's not all - as a valued team member, you'll have the opportunity to share in our success with employee stock options and a quarterly bonus based on company goals