Staff Software Engineer — AI-Driven Risk Platform

Quest Oracle Community; Newark (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex, large-scale technical solutions across multiple teams. You will mentor engineers, influence strategy, and drive high-impact outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on experience, strength in Java/Python and modern databases, and a focus on scalable architectures with security and cost efficiency. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-impact, multi-team technical projects
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, C#, C++, or Python
• Experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL data stores
• Proven development of production-quality RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience with cloud-native application development using Docker and Kubernetes, as well as on-prem solutions
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Focus on scalability, availability, reliability, security, and cost-effective execution
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using tools such as Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year, multi-team technical strategies with measurable business impact
• Deliver large-scale, high-stakes projects that exceed quality and reliability standards
• Drive alignment across engineering teams to prioritize impactful customer outcomes
• Influence technical roadmaps and strategic decisions through sound engineering judgment
• Mentor engineers and foster a strong culture of technical excellence and growth
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient software architectures
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks
• Partner with product teams to align technical trade-offs with customer value

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices

AI concepts

Cloud-native development

Data structures & algorithms

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Oracle

Copilot

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

Moody's is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex, large-scale technical solutions across multiple teams. You will mentor engineers, influence strategy, and drive high-impact outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on experience, strength in Java/Python and modern databases, and a focus on scalable architectures with security and cost efficiency. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.