Lead Software Engineer - job 10 of 44

The Lead Software Engineer at our company in Foster City is tasked with developing deep expertise in the 24/7 systems of MAP. This includes supporting issues within SLAs, collaborating with development and product teams, enhancing monitoring tools, automating support activities, post-release monitoring, and performance modeling. Additionally, you’ll help troubleshoot production issues and be involved in capacity planning and disaster recovery, making this role crucial in keeping our service running smoothly.

Candidates applying for the Lead Software Engineer position in Foster City need to have hands-on experience in Unix/Linux environments, a solid understanding of system internals, and proficiency with tools such as Loadrunner and Jmeter. Knowledge of performance strategy development, coding skills in Java and Python, and familiarity with APM solutions like AppDynamics or Dynatrace are also essential. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required, while a Master's is a plus.

In the Foster City office, the Lead Software Engineer plays a pivotal role in performance optimization by monitoring application performance and identifying bottlenecks, creating capacity models, and contributing to disaster recovery strategies. They also define and report on performance baselines and work closely with teams to ensure scalability and reliability of our payment processing systems.

For the Lead Software Engineer role in Foster City, we prefer candidates with considerable professional experience, ideally in highly scalable web services. Experience in Agile team environments and familiarity with containerized microservices architecture are also valuable. Additional experience in fast-paced 24/7 operational settings is highly desired.

Yes, the Lead Software Engineer position in Foster City offers a hybrid work model. While the exact number of days to be spent in the office will be determined by your Hiring Manager, this flexibility allows a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your experience with tools like Loadrunner, Jmeter, AppDynamics, or Dynatrace. Highlight instances where you successfully identified performance bottlenecks and the impact your optimizations had on the system’s overall performance.

In responding to this question, illustrate a specific challenge you encountered, detailing the steps you took to identify the issue, the resolution process, and the outcome. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure, which are critical for a Lead Software Engineer.

It's best to discuss a framework that you typically use to prioritize tasks, such as assessing the impact on users, business importance, or SLA requirements. Share a recent example where you effectively managed multiple priorities and how you ensured timely resolutions.

You can discuss specific strategies such as forecasting based on historical data, load testing simulations, and scaling infrastructures accordingly. Providing a brief example that highlights your previous experience will bolster your credibility.

Focus on your communication skills and an example that illustrates your approach to conflict resolution, such as open dialogue, understanding various perspectives, and focusing on a collaborative solution to reach a consensus.

Detail specific projects where you've utilized Unix/Linux systems for development or production environments. Emphasize your understanding of operating systems, file systems, and networking protocols and how they relate to the responsibilities as a Lead Software Engineer.

Be ready to discuss your proficiency in languages such as Java and Python, along with any scripting languages. Provide examples of how you’ve used these languages for automation, tool development, or performance optimization in your previous projects.

Share a specific situation where changes were introduced unexpectedly, and you had to adjust your approach or deployment strategy. Highlight your adaptability and quick thinking while identifying how it positively impacted the project.

Discuss your belief in the importance of collaboration and teamwork, mentioning how well you listen, share knowledge, and encourage input from others in the development process, positively affecting project outcomes.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning, including attending conferences, reading technical articles, participating in webinars, or being active in relevant online communities. Highlight specific technologies you've recently explored that are relevant to the Lead Software Engineer role.