Staff Software Engineer
LaddersAbout the role
For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.
This role will shape the technical direction for a critical software platform supporting advanced vehicle validation and engineering execution. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to define scalable capabilities, establish engineering standards, and help solve complex problems across software, AI models, and hardware integration. The position calls for a strong technical leader who can translate business and customer needs into reliable platform solutions and drive delivery across the full software lifecycle.
You will also influence senior stakeholders on technical decisions while ensuring the platform meets demanding expectations for performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $189,300 – $290,000 annually
Responsibilities
Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for the software platform.
Lead the design of scalable hardware-in-the-loop capabilities for software validation.
Establish technical standards for platform services and performance.
Solve complex technical problems involving software, AI models, and hardware integration.
Translate customer needs into measurable platform requirements and delivery plans.
Influence technical decisions and align senior leadership on cross-functional initiatives.
Deliver robust software through strong engineering practices and operational support.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in production-quality software systems and leading complex technical initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
Strong coding ability in Python, C++, or similar languages with expertise in software engineering principles.
Proven ability to define and execute technical strategies for complex, distributed systems.
Deep knowledge of scalability, performance, reliability, and operational excellence in software design.
Experience in software development within Linux environments throughout the full software lifecycle.
Strong understanding of platform architecture, APIs, CI/CD, and test automation.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Retirement savings plan options.
Sickness and accident benefits.
Life insurance coverage and paid vacation and holidays.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for the software platform.
- Lead the design of scalable hardware-in-the-loop capabilities for software validation.
- Establish technical standards for platform services and performance.
- Solve complex technical problems involving software, AI models, and hardware integration.
- Translate customer needs into measurable platform requirements and delivery plans.
- Influence technical decisions and align senior leadership on cross-functional initiatives.
- Deliver robust software through strong engineering practices and operational support.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in production-quality software systems and leading complex technical initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
- Strong coding ability in Python, C++, or similar languages with expertise in software engineering principles.
- Proven ability to define and execute technical strategies for complex, distributed systems.
- Deep knowledge of scalability, performance, reliability, and operational excellence in software design.
- Experience in software development within Linux environments throughout the full software lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of platform architecture, APIs, CI/CD, and test automation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement savings plan options.
- Sickness and accident benefits.
- Life insurance coverage and paid vacation and holidays.
Skills mentioned
About Ladders
We lead the leaders. Ladder’s community of 10 mm leading professionals come to us to be inspired, grow in their careers, and get ahead in their professional lives. We focus on the $100K+ job market, representing 25% of all jobs and about 50% of income in the US & Canada. We build data-driven tools, marketplaces, news and entertainment products for our growing audience, and the companies, recruiters, and advertisers that want to reach them. We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We’re always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.
H-1B sponsorship history
Historical employer filing data was found for Ladders. The employer record includes 8 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.