Staff Software Engineer

Harness; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible time off

Quarterly company events

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical Java software applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on an AI-powered platform that connects to numerous developer tools, impacting thousands of developers. Candidates should have significant experience in building distributed applications, a strong background in relational databases, and familiarity with cloud environments. The position allows for remote work within the U.S., with a competitive salary range of $150,000–$226,000.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience building highly scalable, distributed Java applications.
• Strong background with relational databases and SQL tuning.
• Experience with cloud platforms and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain critical Java software.
• Author functional specifications and design documents.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy software and resolve issues.

Skills

Java application development

Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Search frameworks (Elasticsearch, Solr)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Docker

CI/CD processes

Problem-solving and debugging

Job description

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Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, founder of AppDynamics, and has raised ~$570 M in Series E funding. The company is building an AI‑powered platform that enables teams worldwide to build, test, and deliver software faster, safer, and more reliably.

Position Summary

Harness Software Engineering Insights (SEI) is where engineering meets engineering intelligence. In this role you’ll build a product that connects to 40+ developer tools, processes millions of events, and turns raw SDLC data into actionable metrics. Your work will directly impact thousands of developers building software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain critical Java software in a fast‑paced, quality‑conscious environment.
• Author functional specifications and design documents for new features.
• Own key components of the system, ensuring high quality and performance.
• Use iterative development cycles and frequent customer feedback.
• Design and implement scalable backend solutions, diagnosing and troubleshooting distributed computing problems.
• Perform peer reviews of specifications, designs, and code.
• Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineers/DevOps and cross‑functional teams to deploy software and resolve production issues.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience building highly scalable, distributed Java applications.
• Strong background with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL tuning.
• Experience with search frameworks such as Elasticsearch or Solr.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker.
• Experience in CI/CD processes and short release cycles.
• Deep understanding of resilient distributed software architecture.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Desire to build products solving complex technical problems for end users.

Location: Bay Area or Remote (U.S.) with periodic travel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000–$226,000
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible time off and parental leave
• Quarterly company events and social gatherings
• Monthly internet reimbursement and commuter benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected disability status.

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