Staff Software Engineer, AI-Driven Distributed Systems

Commerce; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 186,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Commerce, a remote-first company, seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead design and evolution of large-scale distributed systems while integrating AI and GenAI into our products. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design across global teams, and help drive architectural decisions that balance performance, security, and scalability.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and shaping the future of our AI-driven commerce platform for thousands of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering delivering production systems.
• Strong background in backend development and system design.
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable distributed systems.
• Drive initiatives to integrate AI technologies and GenAI into products.
• Mentor engineers and lead code reviews to improve software quality.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers across global teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability across platforms.

Skills

Distributed systems

Leadership

Mentorship

Cloud platforms

Backend development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Datadog

Sentry

Job description

Commerce, a remote-first company, seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead design and evolution of large-scale distributed systems while integrating AI and GenAI into our products. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design across global teams, and help drive architectural decisions that balance performance, security, and scalability.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and shaping the future of our AI-driven commerce platform for thousands of