Staff Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech company is seeking a Staff Engineer specializing in machine learning and software engineering. This remote position involves designing scalable systems, leading projects, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have strong backend experience and a builder's mindset. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits while working with passionate teammates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth support

Remote-first setup

Autonomy in work

Qualifications

• Deep backend/software engineering experience with modern cloud platforms.
• Experience leading complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing & building scalable systems from ML pipelines to microservices.
• Owning full lifecycle delivery from concept to production code.
• Collaborating across teams and mentoring others.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Systems Design

Machine Learning

Tools

GCP

GraphQL

OAuth

Containers

Job description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Staff Engineer (ML- / Software Engineering) – Remote

Hi everyone! I’m currently hiring for a Staff Engineer to join a global tech company that’s shaping the future of online safety and digital experiences.

This role is ideal for someone who lives at the intersection of machine learning and strong software engineering, and wants to build real-world systems that make a difference.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing & building scalable systems—from ML pipelines to microservices and APIs
• Owning full lifecycle delivery: from research notebooks or rough concepts to clean, robust, and reliable production code
• Collaborating across teams—engineering, product, data, and more
• Leading by example as a senior individual contributor, mentoring others and setting technical direction
• Working with cloud infrastructure (GCP ), security-first architecture, and modern dev practices

What They’re Looking For:

• A builder’s mindset: you thrive on solving problems end-to-end, not just prototyping
• Deep backend/software engineering experience (we use modern cloud platforms, containers, APIs, etc.)
• ML- thinking: you're excited by ML, know when (and when not) to apply it, and can scale it pragmatically
• Strong systems design, architecture, and a clear, pragmatic communication style
• Experience leading complex technical projects or products, either in a company, startup, or open-source community

Bonus points if you’ve worked on privacy tech, GraphQL, OAuth, embedded systems, or large-scale data pipelines.

Why You Might Love It:

A bold mission with global impact

Remote-first setup (EST to CET) + offices in Berlin & multiple other locations

Smart, passionate teammates and huge autonomy

Competitive salary, benefits, and strong support for professional growth

The chance to “re-found” a company at a pivotal moment in its evolution

If this sounds like something you'd thrive in—or even if you're just curious—I'd love to chat and tell you more.

Feel free to apply here or drop me a message directly.

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