Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Seeq creates cutting-edge data analytics software for industrial process data, serving sectors like pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing. Our core product is a robust calculation engine capable of executing advanced math and machine learning algorithms on streaming time-series data. By leveraging generative AI, we enhance usability and accelerate outcomes for our users.

As a fully remote company, Seeq fosters collaboration using tools like Zoom, Slack, and our own Qube Virtual Office. With a focus on agile principles, our team of talented engineers is dedicated to building products that exceed customer expectations while nurturing a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do 

As a Staff Software Engineer at Seeq, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction and architecture of our software platform. You will lead the design and development of complex software systems, working closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers. You will mentor and coach junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and helping them grow their skills. 

You will be evolving our successful data-intensive applications to: take further advantage of cloud-native technologies and architectures; shift our data connection model from on demand to active monitoring; design and implement new data processing techniques for greater user joy; extend and expand our data pipeline for optimal observability; streamline our storage for best searching and performance. Please ask us for more details during the interview process! 

Your Passion:

Passionate about crafting exceptional software, you revel in the art of designing and building with elegance, extensibility, and maintainability as your guiding principles. 

Your Skills: 

You are recognized as one of the most productive engineers in your company. Always striving to perfect your craft, you excel as a teammate, consistently coming up with innovative solutions. You can identify areas for improvement without waiting for them to be pointed out. Your track record includes swift product and feature deliveries, showcasing proficiency in a continuous delivery model. 

Meticulous and detail-oriented, you advocate for testing, continuous integration, and elegant solutions. Bugs are your adversaries, and you take pleasure in immediately addressing them. Eliminating technical debt while refactoring code excites you. 

Collaboration: 

Eager to collaborate and contribute to team acceleration, you consistently review and provide actionable feedback on code. Your passion extends to being one of the most product- and user-focused engineers. Because you actively engage with customers, you can articulate the rationale behind features and explain pain points for your fellow engineers. 

Adaptable, versatile, and quick to learn, you bring fresh technologies and methodologies to the team, establishing yourself as a technological thought leader. Your influence is felt as you mentor colleagues, meeting deadlines through effective planning, prioritization, and accurate estimates. 

The Tech Stack: 

Comfortable across the tech stack, you excel in a JVM language for backend functionality. Your expertise extends to databases, distributed computing, and cloud platforms; you are often consulted for your prowess in at least one of these technologies. 

Your Drive: 

Driven by a desire for impact beyond individual contributions, you possess a holistic view, working seamlessly across boundaries for the benefit of the product and its users. Proactive in seeking and providing feedback, you maintain open communication about growth opportunities with your manager(s) and colleagues. 

Armed with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience, you bring years of experience as a staff software development engineer, leading multiple successful efforts. 

Travel: 

Occasional travel is not a deterrent for you; in fact, you welcome face-to-face interactions with colleagues. Seeking work-life balance, you aspire to contribute your skills to a successful SaaS company comprised of a diverse group of intelligent, collaborative individuals. 

• Must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or have equivalent relevant experience 

• Must have at least 8 years of professional experience in software development with a solid record of designing and building complex software systems 

• Possesses expertise in one or more programming languages. An ideal candidate has extensive experience with the JVM and is an expert in Kotlin or Java. 

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices 

• Have experience working with cloud platforms and technologies, like AWS, Azure, or GCP 

• Show excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with great attention to detail 

• Be familiar with agile development methodologies and tools, such as Scrum or Kanban 

• Show proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineers 

• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment 

• Experience with data analytics or industrial process data is a plus 

About Seeq

Seeq is a remote-first (only) company founded by serial entrepreneurs. Our executive team and board of directors have extensive experience with successful startup ventures in high-growth environments.

We are founded on the idea that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily getting business insight from their industrial process data. Our mission is to provide software and services that convert that data into meaningful information that the business can use to improve profitability.

We have a wonderful, kind-hearted, talented team that loves to collaborate, lead by example, and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are certified as a great place to work, an emerging startup, the Technology Fast 500, and Inc. Magazine's Best Places to Work.

The Perks of Working at Seeq

• Competitive salary plus equity incentives
• $140,000 - $180,000 USD base salary
• Benefits:
• 12-week paid Seeq family leave
• Unlimited PTO
• Internet and mobile phone reimbursements
• Medical benefits
• Group term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance pre-tax benefits
• Voluntary vision and dental (ortho)
• Vacation bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous home office allowance
• The best co-workers (we've analyzed the data, so we know it's true.)
• Pet-friendly workspace (your dog will be so happy to have you home)
• You love your job!

Seeq provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

You must be authorized to work in the country in which you reside. Seeq does not sponsor US F1 or H-1B work visas.