Staff Software Engineer

SimpliSafe; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home security company seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join their Device Cloud Services team. You'll focus on designing and developing cloud-based software solutions that enhance customer interactions with security systems. This role requires extensive programming skills and experience with AWS, within a collaborative, innovative environment that values growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring

Inclusive environment for growth

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with major programming languages like C#, Java, JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles.
• Experience with AWS and Agile Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to design reliable software solutions.
• Write code and mentor other engineers through code reviews.
• Long-term support, including bug fixes and performance optimization.

Skills

Software Design

Cloud-Based Solutions

API Development

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About SimpliSafe

We're a high-tech home security company that's passionate about protecting the life you've built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we've created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you're building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don't just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

About SimpliSafe

We're a high-tech home security company that's passionate about protecting the life you've built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we've created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you're building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don't just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

We're embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, to work together in person, and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring?

Well, we're growing and thriving. So, we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.

What You'll Do

SimpliSafe's Device Cloud Services team is on a mission to level up the cloud-based systems that empower customers to interact with their home security systems from anywhere in the world. We're looking for a motivated, experienced Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain and own software solutions. We're a backend team solving large-scale distributed problems, ensuring customers have real-time control and visibility into their security systems; because we deal with life safety, reliability, simplicity, and performance are our key pillars.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and design simple, reliable, flexible solutions.
• Drive the implementation of those solutions, both by writing code yourself and supporting other engineers with code reviews and mentoring.
• Long-term support & maintenance work, such as performance optimization, bug fixes, feature additions, design and usability improvements, and automation.
• Document the systems you are building to ensure they can be maintained by the next generation of developers.
• Serve as an on-call first responder for software owned by your team.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience designing and implementing features, including designing and building APIs for others to consume.
• Experience with at least 2 major programming languages (C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++, Go, Python, etc.).
• A strong understanding of the SOLID principles.
• Passion, curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Experience building and running cloud based microservices and distributed systems according to industry best practices.
• Experience using AWS.
• Familiarity with the Agile Scrum process.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Extensive professional experience in any of the major programming languages from above.
• Experience with lean/agile software development principles and practices, including continuous integration & delivery, test automation, etc.
  
  

What Values You'll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a "no job too small" attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.
  
  

What We Offer

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.
  
  

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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