Staff Software Engineer

Corsearch; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand protection firm in London is seeking a Staff Engineer to drive technical excellence in an innovative and collaborative environment. You will design impactful solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality code delivery while aligning with business objectives. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technical depth and leadership. Competitive salary and inclusive workplace culture offered.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software design patterns.
• Experience with planning and leading impactful projects.
• Comfortable with both interpreted and compiled languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-impact technical solutions.
• Mentor new and seasoned engineers to share best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on product needs.

Skills

C#

Go

Ruby

Python

Linux server management

Kubernetes

Kafka

Database management

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

ClickHouse

Job description

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Trusted by over 5,000 customers worldwide, Corsearch delivers AI-powered data, deep analytics, and professional services that support brands to market their assets, drive growth, and optimise brand presence against infringement.

Corsearch enables brand owners to discover, monitor and control the use and misuse of their brands and associated products and services online and is the industry market leader.

Corsearch does this in an increasingly complex global digital environment, with online brand protection solutions that cover everything from anti-counterfeiting to anti-piracy.

At Corsearch, we are dedicated to creating a world where consumers can trust the choices they make.

As a global leader in Trademark and Brand Protection, we partner with businesses to safeguard their most valuable assets in an increasingly complex digital environment.

Our comprehensive solutions, powered by AI-driven data and deep analytics, enable brands to establish, monitor, and protect their presence against infringement and counterfeiting.

Why Choose Corsearch?

• Innovative Solutions: We combine cutting-edge technology with expert judgment to deliver market-leading services in trademark clearance, brand protection, and anti-counterfeiting.
• Global Impact: Trusted by over 5,000 customers worldwide, including 73 of Fortune's Top 100 companies, our work has a meaningful impact on businesses and consumers alike.
• Collaborative Culture: With a team of over 1,900 professionals across multiple global offices, you'll be joining an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives thrive.
• Mission-Driven Purpose: Our commitment to protecting consumers and their trust in brands drives everything we do, making Corsearch a force for good in the world.

The Role

Interested in fighting pirates on the digital seas?

As a Staff Engineer, you'll serve as the cornerstone of technical excellence, wielding both strategic insight and hands-on expertise to elevate the team's capabilities.

Your exceptional engineering instincts will guide critical decisions that shape product, architecture, and team success.

You craft elegant solutions to challenging technical puzzles and leave your mark through both the systems you build and the engineers you inspire along your journey.

Your deep understanding allows you to navigate complexity with confidence, work closely with your cross functional peers, and bridge technical possibilities with business objectives to drive organisational success.

Responsibilities and Duties

You thrive in the dynamic balance between technical depth and collaborative leadership, writing high-quality code while also designing the patterns and approaches that enable your entire team to excel.

You cultivate engineering best practices through both thoughtful guidance and practical example. Your contributions extend beyond code as you work with your cross-functional peers to create lasting impact across the organization.

• Design and implement high-impact technical solutions aligned with modern architectural practices.
• Provide mentorship to both new and seasoned engineers, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement.
• Define and champion the technical processes and policies that will enable the long-term success of the team and system.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to translate product needs into technical deliverables, maintaining a high degree of code quality.
• Cultivate an environment of continuous learning and technical excellence setting the standard of what great looks like.
• Offer technical input on strategic decisions, collaborating with senior peers and product leads to steer project priorities effectively.
• A track record of solving complex technical problems.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns (e.g., domain-driven design (DDD), microservices, event-driven architecture)
• Experience of planning and leading projects that delivered measurable impact for the business and customer.
• Experience with using both Interpreted and Compiled languages
  • We use C#, Go, Ruby, and Python
• Experience of Relational, NoSQL, and Columnar Databases
  • We have PostgreSQL, Scylla, Mongo, Redis, ClickHouse, and more…
• Comfortable with Linux server management.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes (K8s), Kafka, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and major cloud providers (AWS/GCP).
• Understanding of front-end frameworks (e.g., React) and web crawling/scraping methodologies is beneficial.

Corsearch is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Together, we are working proactively to build a workplace where everyone can belong and be at their best selves. Together, we make an Impact.