Staff Software Architect — Lead Scalable Platform

Verily Health; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 205,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Immigration support

Job summary

Verily Health is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to own architecture and scalability of core systems, translating business targets into clear technical strategies and driving reliable, high-performance software.

As a key member of the Verily Me team, you will scale the central front door across the consumer ecosystem, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of engineering excellence while collaborating across functions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience in software engineering.
• 8+ years experience developing and maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure products and services in production in Go, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Prior experience with cloud technologies: Google Cloud Platform/Amazon Web Services/Azure or other cloud providers, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Backstage, or related tools.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills in scenarios like deriving requirements from customers, articulating the scope of a problem, or documenting a proposed system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, delivery, and testing of large-scale, compliant software systems that align directly with Verily's high-impact strategic goals.
• Take highly undefined problem spaces and independently translate them into structured software plans, predictable timelines, and concrete technical execution for the team.
• Drive systemic improvements in tooling, documentation, and development workflows to resolve root‑cause defects and optimize overall team productivity.
• Empower the engineering organization by guiding architectural decisions, leading technical discussions, and mentoring junior engineers to scale their capabilities.
• Partner across engineering, product, and cross‑functional teams to define robust requirements, clear critical roadblocks, and shape the platform's strategic direction.

Skills

Go

Python

C++

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Backstage

GitHub Actions

Job description

Verily Health is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to own architecture and scalability of core systems, translating business targets into clear technical strategies and driving reliable, high-performance software.

As a key member of the Verily Me team, you will scale the central front door across the consumer ecosystem, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of engineering excellence while collaborating across functions.