Staff Software Engineer: Platform Architect & Mentor

Pacificacontinental; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacificacontinental is seeking a Staff Engineer in San Francisco, California. This key role involves leading the technical foundation, collaborating with finance teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with backend development and cloud platforms.

This position emphasizes problem-solving and innovative thinking, with opportunities to influence cross‑functional initiatives while maintaining a hands-on approach in driving key technical decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong expertise in backend development.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve technical challenges impacting growth.
• Architect new solutions and ensure they meet business goals.
• Foster a culture of learning by mentoring junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in our platform and processes.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Programming languages (Java, Python, PHP)

Distributed systems

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Pacificacontinental is seeking a Staff Engineer in San Francisco, California. This key role involves leading the technical foundation, collaborating with finance teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with backend development and cloud platforms.

This position emphasizes problem-solving and innovative thinking, with opportunities to influence cross‑functional initiatives while maintaining a hands-on approach in driving key technical decisions.