Staff Backend Engineer

gongio; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Gong is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies. You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate with product and R&D teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

You will join a cross-functional team operating in a flexible hybrid model with 3 days in the office, working on large-scale SaaS applications for enterprise customers and shaping the next generation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend software development experience, with strong Java/Spring Boot foundation.
• 4+ years as staff/principal engineer, leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining large-scale, cloud-based web applications.
• Creative problem-solving mindset and passion for researching technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, guiding best practices and architecture.
• Drive architectural vision and strategy for complex systems, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Explore and integrate new technologies, APIs, and methodologies, including AI/ML capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product, GTM, and R&D teams to develop tailored solutions.
• Be part of a high-impact, cross-product team delivering for high-profile customers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Backend development

Leadership

Mentoring

Cloud

APIs

Team collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world's most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.

At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.

Staff Software Engineer

Want to tackle complex technical challenges, lead innovative solutions, and shape the future of our product? As a Staff Software Engineer at Gong, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing how companies understand their customer interactions. You will be instrumental in designing and leading the development of scalable systems, working with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating extensively with cross-functional teams across the organization to solve high-impact problems.

Note: *We operate in a flexible hybrid work model, 3 days a week in office

As a Staff Engineer, you will:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, guiding them in best practices and architectural decisions.
• Drive the architectural vision and strategy for complex systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Explore and integrate new technologies, APIs, and methodologies, including AI and ML capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, GTM, and R&D groups) and external stakeholders to develop tailored solutions.
• Be a part of a unique "special forces" team responsible for providing solutions to high profile customers with requirements that our product does not currently meet.
• Rapidly switch between different areas of responsibility and technical stacks, contributing to multiple products and teams.

You should apply if you have:

• 10+ years of backend software development experience, with a strong foundation in Java and Spring Boot.
• 4+ years of experience as a staff / principal engineer, preferably in an enterprise SaaS environment, leading cross-functional and cross-feature initiatives.
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining large-scale, cloud-based web applications.
• A creative problem-solving mindset and a passion for researching technologies.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset, with strong verbal and written proficiency in English
• A collaborative approach, enjoying regular interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An interest in working on multiple projects and switching between different technical stacks.

What makes Engineering at Gong unique?

Here at Gong, we trust and empower our employees with ownership to solve complex problems, make the right decisions, and build the best products that create radical impact. We call this "Own. Solve. Impact." For our engineers, it means it's not just about writing code. You are involved and able to influence the entire process to create the best product.

About us

Gong transforms revenue organizations by driving business efficiency, revenue growth, and improved decision-making. The Revenue Intelligence Platform uses proprietary artificial intelligence technology to enable teams to capture, understand, and act on all customer interactions in a single, integrated platform. Thousands of companies around the world rely on Gong to support their go-to-market strategies and grow revenue efficiently.

Here at Gong, we encourage our employees to express their personality and identity (whether gender, ethnic, religious, or sexual), and we ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We follow a hybrid working model that combines working from home, on the go, or at the office. This allows us flexibility, autonomy, positive work relationships, and effective work habits.

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