Backend Software Engineer (Staff/Principal)

Seeq; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

Cash bonus incentives

Unlimited PTO

Internet and mobile reimbursements

Annual company meetups

4-week sabbatical every 7 years

Job summary

Seeq, a remote-first data analytics software company, seeks a Staff+ Software Engineer to shape architecture, lead design, and drive innovations across our platform. You will mentor engineers and partner with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-impact features on time.

You will work across backend systems, databases, and cloud platforms, applying scalable, maintainable designs and rigorous testing. A strong track record in delivery and leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• Substantial professional experience designing and evolving complex software systems.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Rust, C++, etc.).
• Backend development for data-intensive applications.
• Experience with Postgres or MySQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; strong attention to detail.
• Proven leadership skills; ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration; works well in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with agile development methods and tools (Scrum/Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers; promote best practices.
• Drive innovation; spearhead new technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Help the team plan, estimate, and deliver features on schedule.

Skills

Java/Kotlin/Rust/C++

Backend development

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Pair programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng

Tools

JVM

GraphQL

Job description

Seeq creates cutting-edge data analytics software for industrial process data, serving sectors like pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing. Our core product is a robust calculation engine capable of executing advanced math and machine learning algorithms on streaming time-series data. By leveraging generative AI, we enhance usability and accelerate outcomes for our users.

As a fully remote company, Seeq fosters collaboration using tools like Zoom, Slack, and our own Qube Virtual Office. With a focus on agile principles, our team of talented engineers is dedicated to building products that exceed customer expectations while nurturing a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

As a Staff+ Software Engineer at Seeq, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction and architecture of our software platform. You will lead the design and development of complex software systems, working closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers. You will mentor and coach junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and helping them grow their skills. You will be a technical leader, driving innovation and spearheading the implementation of new technologies and frameworks.

What We're Looking For

You're passionate about crafting exceptional software, you revel in the art of designing and building with elegance, extensibility, and maintainability as your guiding principles.

You're renowned as one of the most productive engineers in your company, set apart by your commitment to continuous improvement. Always striving to perfect your craft, you excel as a teammate, consistently coming up with innovative solutions. You possess an innate ability to identify areas for improvement without waiting for them to be pointed out. Your track record includes swift product and feature deliveries, showcasing proficiency in a continuous delivery model.

You're meticulous and detail-oriented, advocating for unit testing, continuous integration, and elegant solutions. Bugs are your adversaries, and you take pleasure in immediately addressing them. Eliminating technical debt while refactoring code excites you.

You're eager to collaborate through pair programming and contribute to team acceleration; you consistently review and provide actionable feedback on code. Your passion extends to being one of the most product- and user-focused engineers. Because you actively engage with customers, you can articulate the rationale behind features and explain pain points for your fellow engineers.

You're adaptable, versatile, and quick to learn: you bring fresh technologies and methodologies to the team, establishing yourself as a technological thought leader. Your influence is felt as you mentor colleagues, meeting deadlines through effective planning, prioritization, and accurate estimates.

Knowledge of backend technologies such as a JVM language like Kotlin, Node.js, GraphQL allows you to build and debug reliable, maintainable, and extensible applications from browser to database. Your proficiency extends to databases, distributed computing, and cloud platforms, with deep expertise in at least one of these technologies.

You're driven by a desire for impact beyond individual contributions; you possess a holistic view, working seamlessly across boundaries for the benefit of the product and its users. Proactive in seeking and providing feedback, you maintain open communication about growth opportunities with your manager(s) and colleagues.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Substantial professional experience in software development, with a solid record of designing, building and evolving complex software systems over a period of years
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, Rust, C++, etc
• Expertise in backend development for data-intensive applications
• Experience working with databases such as Postgres or MySQL
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with great attention to detail
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools, such as Scrum or Kanban

Seeq is a remote-first (and only) company founded by serial entrepreneurs. Our executive team and board of directors have extensive experience with successful startup ventures in high-growth environments.

We are founded on the idea that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily getting business insight from their industrial process data. Our mission is to provide software and services that convert that data into meaningful information that the business can use to improve profitability and sustainability.

We have a wonderful, kind-hearted, talented team that loves to collaborate, lead by example, and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are certified as a great place to work, and included in the Technology Fast 500 and Inc.Magazine's Best Places to Work.

The Perks of Working at Seeq

• Competitive salary, equity, and cash bonus incentives
• $170,000 - 205,000 USD
• Benefits:
• Unlimited PTO
• Internet and mobile phone reimbursements
• Annual company meetups
• 4-week paid sabbatical every 7 years at Seeq
• Vacation bonus program
• Generous home office allowance
• The best co-workers (we've analyzed the data, so we know it's true.)
• Pet-friendly workspace (your dog will be so happy to have you home)
• A job you'll love!

Seeq provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

You must be authorized to work in the country in which you reside. Seeq does not sponsor US F1 or H-1B work visas