Staff Software Engineer

As a Staff Software Engineer at Demandbase, Inc., your primary responsibilities will include maintaining and upgrading existing software systems, overseeing the technical aspects of projects, and working closely with both our architectural team and product management. You will design and implement features for the Demandbase Integrations Platform and troubleshoot production issues to ensure smooth operation.

Candidates for the Staff Software Engineer role at Demandbase, Inc. must have a Master’s degree or a foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field, alongside a minimum of three years of experience in the position, with a focus on technologies such as AWS, Hadoop, and Spark.

At Demandbase, Inc., a Staff Software Engineer should be proficient in various technologies and tools, including but not limited to AWS services like EC2 and S3, Spark, Java, Scala, and CI/CD best practices. Familiarity with SQL and cloud-based architecture is also essential for this role.

The salary for the Staff Software Engineer position at Demandbase, Inc. ranges from $190,000 to $284,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, offering a competitive package for the right candidate in the vibrant tech hub of San Francisco.

Yes, telecommuting is allowed for the Staff Software Engineer position at Demandbase, Inc., providing flexibility while being part of a dedicated team located in San Francisco, California.

When preparing to answer this question, provide specific examples of AWS services you've used, such as EC2 and S3, and explain how you utilized them in projects, focusing on their impact on performance and scalability.

In your response, outline your methodologies for diagnosing problems, using techniques like log analysis, performance monitoring, and collaboration with team members to efficiently resolve production issues.

Discuss your philosophy on code reviews, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, constructive feedback, and how you ensure that best practices are adhered to in the code written by peers.

Share specific projects where you designed scalable features, detailing the architecture choices made, the technologies used, and the challenges faced during implementation.

Explain the resources you utilize to stay updated, such as blogs, online courses, conferences, or developer communities, and mention how you apply this knowledge in your work.

Prepare to share a detailed story of a project, including how you identified the need, the steps you took to implement it, the technologies used, and the final outcome or impact on the organization.

Discuss your experience with specific tools such as Jenkins or CircleCI, how you set up pipelines, and the types of tests you automated to enhance software reliability.

Highlight your approach to teamwork, citing examples where you effectively communicated with architects, product managers, and global teams to deliver successful projects.

Speak about a particular challenge you've encountered in the cloud space, including how you overcame it and what you learned from the experience.

Discuss the frameworks and best practices you follow, along with how you contribute to setting these standards within your team or organization.