Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

Are you ready to push the boundaries of your capabilities?At Coinbase, our vision is to enhance economic freedom globally. This ambitious endeavor requires our utmost dedication as we develop the future on-chain platform and, consequently, the global financial system of tomorrow.We are in search of a unique individual who shares our passion for this mission and recognizes the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in revolutionizing finance. We seek someone who is driven to make a significant impact, thrives under pressure, and values constructive feedback for continuous improvement. If you are eager to confront complex challenges head-on, we want you on our team.Our work culture is rigorous and may not suit everyone. However, if you aspire to shape the future alongside exceptional colleagues who demand excellence, look no further.While many positions at Coinbase allow for remote work, we are not exclusively remote. In-person participation is encouraged throughout the year, with multiple team and company-wide offsite events designed to foster collaboration and alignment. Attendance is both expected and fully supported.At Coinbase, our quest for economic freedom necessitates not only outstanding products but also a robust data foundation. The Data Platform team serves as the backbone of Coinbase’s data infrastructure, ensuring reliability, speed, and accessibility at scale. This critical support enables everything from fraud detection and financial reporting to the advanced AI and ML systems that will define Coinbase's future.The RoleWe are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Staff Software Engineer to define and steer the technical strategy for Coinbase’s Data Platform. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, data engineering, and AI preparedness, offering a rare opportunity to build significant infrastructure within one of the most influential companies in the crypto space.Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering for Data Platform, you will take on the role of the domain's foremost technical leader. You will set the architectural vision, mentor emerging engineering talent, drive multi-quarter roadmaps, and play a crucial role in transitioning Coinbase from a collection of managed data services into a scalable, cohesive data platform. This position provides considerable autonomy and is expected to have a far-reaching impact across various cross-functional teams and the broader Infrastructure organization.

About Watney RoboticsAt Watney Robotics, we are pioneers in developing autonomous robotic solutions aimed at enhancing critical infrastructure. Recently securing $21 million in seed funding from leading investors such as Conviction, Abstract, and A*, we are collaborating with the world’s largest hyperscalers to propel the expansion of data centers and streamline maintenance processes.This is an extraordinary opportunity to join our team at a pivotal stage as we transition from prototype to large-scale production. Be part of a team that not only ships cutting-edge systems but also plays a crucial role in shaping the operational framework of an innovative robotics company.

At Ripple, we are on a mission to transform the way value is exchanged globally, making it as seamless as information transfer. Our innovative crypto solutions empower financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers, promoting a more equitable financial system while creating opportunities for individuals across the globe. Joining us means being part of an impactful journey where you can hone your skills and collaborate with a supportive team.If you are eager to make a significant impact and explore exciting career advancement opportunities, we invite you to join us in building real-world value.THE WORK: WHAT YOU’LL DO: WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Other common names for this role:

Join Our Mission as a Staff Software EngineerAs a pivotal member of our Data Engineering team at Prosper, we are seeking a talented Enterprise Python Expert. Your primary responsibility will be to enhance our data ecosystem by designing and implementing high-quality software solutions. You will focus on building robust data pipelines and services while optimizing system architecture and ensuring clean, scalable code development within our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment.

P-186 At Databricks, we are passionate about empowering data teams to tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development. Our mission is to build and operate the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to concentrate on the high-value challenges that are integral to their own objectives. Founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark™, Databricks has rapidly evolved from a small office in Berkeley, California, to a global powerhouse with over 1000 employees. Trusted by thousands of organizations, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, we are recognized as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide. Our engineering teams create highly sophisticated products that address significant needs in the industry. We continuously push the limits of data and AI technology while maintaining the resilience, security, and scalability essential for our customers' success on our platform. We manage one of the largest-scale software platforms, consisting of millions of virtual machines that generate terabytes of logs and process exabytes of data daily. At this scale, we frequently encounter cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and our software must effectively shield our customers from these challenges. Modern data analysis leverages advanced techniques, such as machine learning, that far exceed the capabilities of traditional SQL query engines. As a Software Engineer on the Runtime team at Databricks, you will be instrumental in developing the next generation of distributed data storage and processing systems that outshine specialized SQL query engines in relational query performance, while providing the flexibility and programming abstractions to support a variety of workloads, from ETL to data science. Examples of projects you may work on include: Apache Spark™: Contributing to the de facto open-source framework for big data. Data Plane Storage: Developing reliable, high-performance services and client libraries for storing and accessing vast amounts of data on cloud storage backends like AWS S3 and Azure Blob Store. Delta Lake: A storage management system that merges the scalability and cost-effectiveness of data lakes with the performance and reliability of data warehouses, featuring low latency streaming. Its higher-level abstractions and guarantees, including ACID transactions and time travel, significantly reduce the complexity of real-world data engineering architectures. Delta Pipelines: Aiming to simplify the management of data engineering pipelines.

At Crusoe, we are dedicated to accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence. As a pioneering AI infrastructure company, we control every aspect of our operations — from energy generation to the digital tokens that power the world’s most ambitious AI workloads. Joining Crusoe means being part of a team that is shaping the future at an unprecedented pace.We are amid a transformative industrial revolution. The endless demand for AI computing power poses significant challenges, particularly concerning energy supply. Our energy-first strategy not only enhances AI infrastructure but also contributes positively to the environment, empowering innovators in the AI sector.We seek proactive, problem-solving team members who recognize the scale of our mission and are eager to navigate uncharted territories. If you aspire to advance your career alongside experts in energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services, we invite you to become part of our dynamic team.If you are ready to engage in the most impactful work of your career, assist our customers and partners in elevating their AI strategies, and contribute to a high-performing, supportive team, we welcome you to build the future with us at Crusoe.About This RoleThe Cloud Storage team at Crusoe is searching for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to act as the principal architect for our storage strategy. Unlike a Staff Engineer who leads feature development, a Senior Staff Engineer will define the long-term technical roadmap essential for our AI-scale infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in establishing the architectural strategy, ensuring the integrity and global scalability of our specialized storage services. Your work will focus on the underlying physics of the stack, bridging high-performance NVMe hardware with globally distributed object storage solutions that compete with S3.Your ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Vision & Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the long-term technical strategy for Crusoe's storage engine, while identifying and integrating industry trends such as CXL and NVMe-oF into a unified roadmap.System Programming Expertise: Utilize your extensive experience in system programming with languages such as C, C++, Go, and Rust to lay the groundwork for our V2 storage re-architecture.Storage Protocols: Design and implement solutions employing industry-standard storage protocols, including NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP.

Checkr, Inc. is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer in San Francisco, California. This position centers on designing and building software that supports the company's mission to transform the background check industry. Role overview This role involves tackling complex engineering challenges and developing solutions that have a direct impact on Checkr's products. Projects will focus on creating and improving software applications that serve a wide range of users and use cases. Collaboration Senior Staff Software Engineers at Checkr work closely with colleagues from different departments. Expect to partner with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets technical and business needs. What you will do Build and maintain software applications that support Checkr's core services Address challenging problems with thoughtful, scalable solutions Work collaboratively with teams across engineering, product, and other functions

About GranicaGranica is a pioneering AI research and infrastructure company dedicated to creating reliable and steerable representations of enterprise data.We build trust through Crunch, a policy-driven health layer designed to keep extensive tabular datasets efficient, reliable, and reversible. From this foundation, we are developing Large Tabular Models—systems that learn cross-column and relational structures to provide trustworthy answers and automation, complete with built-in provenance and governance.Our MissionThe current limitations of AI are not solely due to model design but also to the inefficiencies of the data that supports it. At scale, every redundant byte, poorly organized dataset, and inefficient data path contributes to significant costs, latency, and energy waste.Granica’s mission is to eliminate these inefficiencies. We leverage cutting-edge research in information theory, probabilistic modeling, and distributed systems to create self-optimizing data infrastructures that continuously enhance how information is represented and utilized by AI.Our engineering team collaborates closely with the Granica Research group led by Prof. Andrea Montanari from Stanford University, merging advancements in information theory and learning efficiency with large-scale distributed systems. We believe that the next major breakthrough in AI will stem from innovations in efficient systems, rather than simply larger models.What You Will CreateGlobal Metadata Substrate. Design and refine the global metadata and transactional substrate that enables atomic consistency and schema evolution across exabyte-scale data systems.Adaptive Engines. Architect systems that self-optimize, reorganizing and compressing data according to access patterns, achieving unprecedented efficiency improvements.Intelligent Data Layouts. Innovate new encoding and layout strategies that challenge the theoretical limits of signal per byte read.Autonomous Compute Pipelines. Spearhead the development of distributed compute platforms that scale predictively and maintain reliability even under extreme load and failure conditions.Research to Production. Partner with Granica Research to transform advances in compression and probabilistic modeling into production-ready, industry-leading systems.Latency as Intelligence. Propel systems forward by optimizing for latency as a key aspect of intelligence.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver globally. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our primary goal has been to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. Our innovations aim to enhance mobility access while saving countless lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail services and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and product applications. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips, our technology has autonomously navigated over 100 million miles on public roads and executed tens of billions of miles in simulations across more than 15 U.S. states.Your Role:Lead the technical strategy for the Simulator’s issue response lifecycle, encompassing automated detection, root cause analysis, and the deployment of both temporary and permanent software solutions to prevent future regressions.Direct complex, cross-functional projects to enhance automated issue detection by integrating new data sources and signals, thus reducing the time from an in-field event to mitigation deployment.Work closely with Data Science, Systems Engineering, and operations teams to improve technical processes and tools, accelerating the deployment and validation of solutions for identified issues.Mentor mid-level and junior engineers on sophisticated technical challenges, best practices in system architecture, and high-quality software development, serving as a technical force multiplier.

Join our innovative engineering team at Twitter Inc. as a Senior Staff Software Engineer. We are looking for talented individuals who are eager to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our platform.

At NerdWallet, we strive to illuminate every financial decision in life, and this mission thrives on our extraordinary team of Nerds. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive, flexible, and transparent culture that empowers you to grow, take calculated risks, and express your authentic self (cape optional). Whether you prefer to work remotely or from our office, we support your best working environment. Your well-being, professional development, and impact are our priorities because when one Nerd excels, we all benefit.As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will be pivotal in architecting, developing, and upkeeping intricate software systems while providing invaluable technical leadership to your team. Your main focus will be to design scalable and efficient solutions that fulfill both functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and maintainability.You will write high-quality, scalable, and efficient code, ensuring our software aligns with business and technical specifications. Your role also encompasses reviewing and refining existing code, conducting comprehensive testing, and troubleshooting complex challenges to enhance system performance and reliability. Additionally, you will mentor junior developers, cultivating a continuous learning environment and promoting best practices in coding, architecture, and software development methodologies. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, will be essential to ensure that our technical solutions align with business goals. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work autonomously while leading projects are crucial for your success in this role.This position reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering.Projects you may be involved in include:Enhancing and developing new insurance flows through our marketing funnels utilizing A/B testing, micro-optimizations, and ordering changes for auto, home, life, Medicare, and travel insurance.Designing and implementing secure, scalable backend integrations with partner and third-party platforms to boost conversions and user engagement.Leading the development of high-impact insurance user experiences, including organic SEO pages that drive significant traffic and user flows across various insurance products (auto, home, life, Medicare, U65 health, travel, and pet).Instrumenting our systems within our Observability platform, Datadog.

About the Senior Staff Software Engineer Role Crusoe Technologies is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer for the CAPE project in San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on building and maintaining scalable software that strengthens our infrastructure and streamlines operations. What You Will Do Design and develop software solutions for the CAPE project Maintain and improve existing systems to support infrastructure growth Work closely with teams across disciplines to deliver reliable, efficient software What We Look For Advanced programming skills Deep understanding of software architecture Experience collaborating with cross-functional groups

About the TeamThe Launchpad team comprises innovative engineers who work closely with our VP of Product & Design and our Co-founder to uncover strategic business opportunities and develop cutting-edge solutions.About the RoleDoorDash is seeking a seasoned backend engineer to take charge of a confidential initiative. Over the last year, the Launchpad team has gained significant traction with a range of emerging hardware-integrated products. This is a hands-on technical position focused on designing backend systems and APIs that must function flawlessly 24/7, regardless of network conditions, while rapidly deploying new features and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Hardware teams.You will report directly to the Head of Launchpad Engineering.You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…Design robust backend solutions to support in-field hardware devices around the clock.Collaborate with Product Managers, Business leaders, and key stakeholders to define the team’s roadmap and vision, and oversee the execution of that roadmap.Thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced business environment.Promote innovation, teamwork, the implementation of advanced technologies, and creative problem-solving.We’re Excited About You Because You Have…A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.Over 10 years of industry experience.Proven experience leading complex distributed systems projects and mentoring other engineers.A strong background as an engineer in a fast-paced, product-oriented development environment.Extensive experience in designing and scaling backend services for performance and reliability.A track record of shipping consumer-facing products at scale.

Employee Applicant Privacy NoticeAbout Us:Join us in shaping a brighter financial future. Together with our members, we are transforming the way individuals perceive and engage with personal finance.As a pioneering financial services company and national bank, we harness innovative, mobile-centric technology to empower millions of our members in achieving their financial goals. The industry is currently under a remarkable transformation, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this evolution. Every day, we come to work knowing our actions directly influence people's lives, guided by our core values. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the world of finance.The RoleWe are actively seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to become an integral part of our team. SoFi is launching a new unit dedicated to developing cryptocurrency products and services for our members. Recent advancements have opened a pathway for SoFi to re-enter this space and expand our offerings with intuitive, secure, and comprehensive solutions across crypto investing, transfers, payments, custody, and more.In this role, you will be at the heart of our efforts—designing functionality, architecting our systems, resolving bugs, ensuring code health, and continuously evolving as an engineer. The ideal candidate is proactive and hands-on, possesses a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivery, and excels as a mentor and collaborator. At SoFi, we value collaboration among Product, Design, and Engineering, so you will engage in the entire product lifecycle, from conception to deployment and ongoing enhancement.At SoFi, you will be part of a transformative financial company with the ambition to help our members achieve financial independence and meet their goals. We strive to be at the core of our members' financial lives, assisting everyone in managing their finances effectively. We pioneered student loan refinancing to tackle the primary financial challenge of a new generation with a modern approach to lending and personal finance. We have since broadened our range of products and services across lending, wealth management, and insurance. SoFi has experienced remarkable growth and has ambitious plans for the future, but to sustain this momentum, we need exceptional talent. And that begins with you.

Founded in 2007, Airbnb began its journey when two hosts welcomed three guests into their San Francisco home. Today, we boast a thriving community of over 5 million hosts who have welcomed more than 2 billion guest arrivals across nearly every country worldwide. Our hosts provide exceptional stays and unique experiences, enabling guests to connect with local communities in a genuine and meaningful way.Join Our Community:At Airbnb, we prioritize the importance of reliable data across all business sectors to drive insight and innovation. To achieve this, we focus on understanding business needs, securing appropriate data sources, designing effective data models, and establishing robust and dependable data pipelines.We are currently recruiting for the following teams:The Data Stewardship Team: A dedicated group of data enthusiasts with diverse expertise in analytics, data modeling, governance, compliance, and scalable data quality. Our mission is to ensure that Airbnb meets its compliance obligations within our data ecosystem while enabling data consumers to easily find the best data suited for their needs. As part of the overall Data Infrastructure organization, we manage the online and offline data infrastructure and oversee the processes that facilitate data transitions between these environments.The Users and Contextualization Data & AI Team: A crucial component of the Marketplace Data & AI, this team focuses on developing foundational data systems that provide deeper insights into essential domains. Specifically, we concentrate on user data (Guests & Hosts) to create high-quality, well-governed user data and insights. These insights are vital for crafting personalized and context-aware experiences that enhance trip quality both on and off the Airbnb platform, ultimately enabling Airbnb to better understand and serve its users throughout their journey.Your Impact:Data Stewardship: This is integral to Airbnb's operations. High-quality data is imperative for our business decisions and the future of our AI initiatives. We are responsible for the overall strategy regarding data quality, identifying critical data and its provenance, measuring the effectiveness of our internal data products, and collaborating with our core catalog team to provide optimal data solutions.

Embark on an Engineering Voyage at Ivo!At Ivo, our engineers are the architects of innovation. We’ve made waves in the tech seas with groundbreaking creations:• An AI assistant within MS Word that edits documents seamlessly [2023]• Revolutionizing embeddings models by embracing agentic RAG [2023]• Large-scale legal fact extraction powered by LLMs [2024]• A legal assistant designed to navigate vast contract databases with pinpoint accuracy [2024]• Clustering legal documents from the same lineage [2025]• Automating deviation analysis to uncover hidden risks in extensive contract databases [2025]• Integrating contracts with amendments to create a time series of “composite” contracts that moved our clients to tears [2025]Your RoleYou’ll steer the ship in designing, creating, and deploying generative AI products. Your journey will include:• Crafting full stack generative AI capabilities• Delivering high-performance UI code and backend systems that reliably process and analyze millions of contracts• Designing pipelines that orchestrate LLMs, data extraction, and clustering algorithms at scale• Collaborating with designers, legal experts, and fellow engineers to reimagine the future of legal work in the age of AIOur MissionThe legal realm is filled with overburdened in-house teams, often facing grueling 80-hour weeks and relentless deadlines. Until now, technology has done little to alleviate this burden.With LLMs, we are on a mission to reclaim these lawyers' time, and here at Ivo, we aim to liberate them from the chains of laborious tasks.We are creating an AI-native platform designed to automate tedious legal processes. Our software is beloved by users, boasting a remarkable 85% trial win rate in a competitive marketplace. We’re genuinely transforming lives, and we are just getting started.

Senior Staff Software Engineer Location: Hybrid - Palo Alto Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays Make a Meaningful Impact At Midi Health, we're on a mission to transform women's healthcare. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Fullstack Engineer who will act as a technical cornerstone within our Engineering Organization. As we expand, you will play a crucial role by translating intricate insights into cohesive technical blueprints and innovative products that drive our vision forward. Your Responsibilities Diagnose intricate technical challenges and spearhead architectural evaluations across diverse teams to mitigate technical debt, establish cross-service frameworks, and secure the long-term viability of Midi’s healthcare infrastructure. Function as a 'part-time product manager for technology', championing essential infrastructure enhancements that foster future operational agility. Design and develop outstanding, scalable, and adaptable products and code, striking a balance between execution speed and scalability. Influence engineering culture positively by promoting best practices for automated testing, CI/CD, and maintaining high-quality code across the entire stack. Assess high-level technical and business issues, architecting elegant and flexible solutions that consider long-term scalability and business expansion. Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Product, Marketing, and Clinical Stakeholders to uncover unmet customer and operational needs, translating business objectives into technical strategies that yield results for our patients and clinicians. Mentor senior and junior engineers through formal and informal channels, nurturing an environment of curiosity, humility, and technical excellence. About You You bring over 8 years of experience in building and scaling intricate engineering solutions, with a demonstrable history of leading large-scale architectural migrations in a startup setting. You have proven expertise in Django/DRF and React/Next.js. You are adept at navigating high-level abstractions, converting vague product and growth aspirations into tangible technical roadmaps. Your diverse background includes creating consumer-facing products alongside deep proficiency in architecting complex operational and workflow management systems. You are an advanced user of agentic coding tools and LLMs (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to expedite development and guide the team on high-leverage prompting and code auditing strategies.

Join Laurel as a Staff Data Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable data solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data architecture and enhance data analytics capabilities.

Role Overview Pinterest is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join the Merchants team. This role focuses on building and improving features that support merchants and enhance the overall platform experience. What You Will Do Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and design to gather requirements and set technical direction. Design and implement scalable systems that support merchant needs and user engagement. Develop software solutions that help merchants connect with Pinterest users and grow their businesses. Contribute to the platform’s mission of inspiring creativity and discovery worldwide. Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA or Palo Alto, CA.

About LightfieldLightfield is an innovative, AI-driven Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform that seamlessly integrates your email, calendar, and meeting interactions. By capturing every communication, it transforms these interactions into organized insights, including accounts, tasks, follow-ups, and actionable intelligence, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.We are revolutionizing CRM from the ground up. Rather than imposing rigid structures on teams, Lightfield learns from real-world workflows, adapting and automating processes while surfacing crucial insights that propel growth. Our goal is to build the CRM platform we've always dreamed of: fast, intelligent, and genuinely supportive.Supported by renowned investors such as Greylock, Lightspeed, and Coatue, our team includes experts who have previously developed Tome, a generative AI presentation tool utilized by over 25 million users. Our background also includes significant contributions to projects at Llama, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Pinterest, Google, and Salesforce.About the RoleWe are in search of a seasoned Senior/Staff Software Engineer (5+ years of experience) who is product-oriented and excited to confront the challenges of developing highly scalable, high-performance, and robust features and systems that deliver cutting-edge AI product experiences. At Lightfield, engineers assume full ownership of projects from inception to impact, collaborating across various functions and pushing the boundaries of what's achievable in applied AI systems development. You will be working with a talented team to deliver industry-leading solutions and play a pivotal role in shaping the product and technical direction of Lightfield.What You Will DoPartner with product leaders to outline strategic initiatives, pinpoint key customer challenges, and translate requirements into technical execution.Design, build, and maintain intricate full-stack product features and systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and high performance.Create observability and metrics to facilitate smooth operations, proactive issue identification, and ongoing enhancements.Lead technical design discussions, mentor colleagues at various levels, conduct comprehensive code reviews, and help establish engineering best practices and standards.Contribute to the development of a top-tier engineering team through recruitment, mentorship, and knowledge transfer.Who You Are5+ years of software development expertise, with a solid foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies.Proven experience in constructing large-scale, high-performance, and maintainable systems and products, utilizing modern programming languages and frameworks.