Senior Software Engineer, Compass

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of software development experience with proficiency in Go, Java, or Python
• Experience building and operating large-scale cloud services in AWS (preferred) or GCP
• Strong understanding of cloud-native applications and microservice architecture
• Proven ability to influence technical decision-making and execution
• Has a deep understanding of one or more of these domains:

Desirable

• The Foundational Infrastructure team provides cloud-native infrastructure, automation, and tools that empower Compass teams to build and deploy products securely, efficiently, and with minimal operational overhead
• As a Senior Engineer, you will influence key technology decisions that impact the wider engineering organization
• You bring expert-level industry skills, at scale, to Compass in one or more of the Preferred Qualifications below
• You are a pragmatic technologist who designs and delivers scalable, resilient systems while fostering collaboration and technical excellence
• Beyond execution, you serve as a mentor, guiding a talented team of engineers while driving impactful, high-complexity projects
• You lead by example—innovating, teaching, and shaping the future of Compass Engineering
• Guide technical strategy and mentor engineers on high-impact projects
• Design, develop, automate, and optimize scalable infrastructure solutions
• Maintain and improve platform reliability, scalability, and security
• Manage and monitor infrastructure components and systems
• Provide support for infrastructure-related incidents and internal customer needs
• Partner with customer teams to proactively identify infrastructure needs
• Document and refine infrastructure design and operational practices