Staff Engineer, Lendbuzz

• 15+ years of hands-on experience as a professional software engineer
• 2+ years of experience as a staff engineer
• A Master's degree in Computer Science or a strong foundation in CS
• Deep expertise in distributed systems design, system architecture, and modernizing legacy codebases, alongside strong proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, load balancing strategies, and cost-optimization engineering for cloud infrastructure
• Proficient in managing relational databases and transactions, particularly with PostgreSQLStrong systems-level knowledge of Linux environments, including performance tuning and advanced troubleshooting
• Proficient in leveraging AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, or GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential for effective collaboration and documentation
• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
• Deep architectural understanding of modern frontend frameworks, specifically React, with the ability to guide the development of scalable and performant user interfaces
• Experience working with distributed, cross-border teams, with strong skills in debugging, optimization, and unit/integration testing
• Hands on experience with AWS architecture and functionalities
• Experience working in mid-sized companies. (approx. 300–1,000 employees)

Desirable

• We are seeking a talented Staff Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team
• In this hybrid role, you will provide hands-on technical leadership and architectural guidance for a core domain of several engineering squads within our growing 60-person Boston site
• This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can lead complex systems while mentoring and motivating a growing team
• You will also define processes, standards, and culture for a new engineering site and set the foundation for long-term growth
• Partner closely with global engineering leadership and the TLV architecture team to ensure the Boston site executes in sync with the company’s unified architectural vision
• Define and drive the long-term technical roadmap and architecture for core engineering systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Act as the technical authority in Boston, and lead complex, cross-functional projects, guiding multiple teams from inception through successful deployment and operation
• Mentor and coach engineers on technical best practices, system design, and architectural patterns, fostering a high-performance engineering culture
• Collaborate closely with product managers, ML, and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into technical requirements and deliver high-impact solutions
• Introduce and champion leading AI coding practices and tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, generative AI for code) to enhance developer productivity and innovation across the engineering organization
• Champion code quality, performance optimization, and rigorous testing standards across the engineering organization
• Conduct in-depth architectural reviews and provide critical feedback to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and technical excellence
• Identify and mitigate critical technical debt and architectural risks, proactively influencing design decisions across the entire platform