Staff Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will partner with operational leaders and project stakeholders to standardize workflows, identify bottlenecks, and improve execution quality. The position offers the opportunity to create measurable efficiency gains and scalable operational improvements within a consumer-facing environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 annually Responsibilities Own the architecture and technical quality for applications Drive initiatives to optimize system stability and performance Influence cross-functional teams on technical direction and designs Establish domain-wide operational excellence standards Set high engineering fundamentals including test coverage Evaluate engineering processes to improve team velocity Architect services with a 'Security-first' mindset Create high-quality technical documentation for system maintainability Qualifications 7+ years of software development experience in cloud environments at scale Deep expertise in Golang and relational databases Proven ability to resolve complex bottlenecks in distributed architectures Dedicated mentor for developing engineers Thrives in autonomous work environments Balances architectural purity with immediate business needs Data-driven approach to engineering Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k plan enrollment Discretionary vacation for exempt staff Paid holidays and sick leave Eligibility for annual bonuses and restricted stock units Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.