Staff Software Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to provide deep technical leadership across multiple teams and drive the design and execution of complex, cross-cutting engineering initiatives. What You Will Do Lead the design and execution of large, complex, cross-team engineering initiatives, develop architectural standards, mentor senior engineers, and drive significant improvements in reliability, scalability, and performance of critical platforms. Why It Might Be a Fit The ideal candidate will combine deep technical depth with strong organizational judgment, and will be comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and hands-on execution. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Eight or more years of professional software engineering experience Proven track record of leading complex, cross-team engineering initiatives Deep expertise in at least one of distributed systems, cloud platforms, or large-scale data systems Strong programming skills in at least one major backend language Excellent system-design and architecture skills Demonstrated mentorship and technical leadership of senior engineers Strong understanding of operational excellence, reliability, and observability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Track record of influencing engineering culture and standards Benefits Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits 100% remote, full-time, direct W2 position with Cobalt Streamworks Long-term, multi-year, aligned to the Bright Vision SOW delivery roadmap H1B transfers welcomed for qualified candidates Originally posted on Himalayas