Staff Software Engineer

ThisWay; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ThisWay Global is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the design and development of scalable software solutions in a dynamic startup focused on innovative AI applications. This role requires deep technical expertise and collaborative skills, with a strong commitment to mentoring junior engineers and solving complex technical challenges.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

401K Plan

Unlimited PTO (with management approval)

Fully Remote Company

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in software development.
• Demonstrated experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong Rust skills and familiarity with parallel programming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing high-performance software systems and ensure scalability.
• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements.
• Lead code reviews while providing constructive feedback.

Skills

Rust

Problem solving

Debugging

Collaboration

Job description

At ThisWay Global, you’ll be joining a small but ambitious startup with a relentless focus on innovation and growth. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll switch between hands-on tasks and strategic planning to drive our business forward. One moment, you’ll be deep in problem-solving, and the next, you’ll be strategizing how to scale the business.

In our fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, no two days are the same. We thrive on adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering real results. If you’re energized by challenges, driven by change, and excited to be part of a team leading the world in creating practical applications of ethical and safe AI, ThisWay Global is the place for you.

Success here is built on teamwork, shared goals, and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Join us and be part of a collective effort to innovate and grow.

Job Overview:

As a Staff Software Engineer at ThisWay Global, you will assist in the design, development, and implementation of high-performance, scalable software solutions in the AI and HPC convergence domain. Your success will not be defined solely by individual contributions but by your ability to foster a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where shared goals drive innovation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging each person’s strengths to achieve something greater together.

This position requires deep technical expertise, but also a strong commitment to team success. You'll mentor junior engineers, tackle complex challenges, and help shape the technical direction of the company, making it a perfect fit for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact settings and excels in both individual and team-based achievements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of advanced software systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and high performance across projects.
• Solve complex technical challenges and foster a culture of continuous improvement, where team members not only follow best practices but deliver market-leading solutions that drive exceptional outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine software requirements, ensuring alignment with short-term goals and long-term business scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to internal engineering standards, ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and easily adaptable.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize systems to maintain high-performance levels, data integrity, and security.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, bringing innovative ideas and frameworks that improve development processes and drive product evolution.
• Lead by example in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and enforcing high standards across the engineering team.

• 10+ years experience in software development, with demonstrated experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed or parallel software systems, and demonstrated success as a senior individual contributor driving high-performance solutions.
• Strong Rust skills.
• Familiarity with parallel programming technologies (e.g., OpenMP, Unified Parallel C, OpenMPI, CUDA)
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges while mentoring junior engineers, fostering an environment that encourages learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills, with a hands-on approach to tackling technical challenges and ensuring system performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborative team player with solid communications skills, bridging technical and non-technical teams to foster a culture of shared goals, innovation, and success.
• Ability to work with relatively little supervision in a fast moving R&D setting.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with HPC or HTC computing environments, HPC preferred.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, with experience working in ISO-compliant environments (e.g., ISO 27001) and familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, 800-223 and/or Confidential Computing.
• Passion for staying ahead of industry trends, continuously driving innovation within engineering teams and contributing to long-term system evolution through strategic planning.

• Join a dynamic startup environment where your contributions make a significant impact.
• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture that values innovation and creativity.
• 401K Plan.
• Unlimited PTO (With management approval).
• Fully Remote Company (Some travel to attend meetings is required).