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This range is provided by Synchro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$180,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr
Position: Java Software Engineer/Architect
Salary Range: $180,000 – $300,000 base salary DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Cupertino, CA - Onsite M-F
This role supports engineers building reliable, large-scale, event-driven systems. The platform helps teams move faster and operate at high volume without needing to manage failures, scale limitations, or workflow visibility. We’re seeking a seasoned Staff Software Engineer to join a growing engineering organization.
What You’ll Do
Own architecture and design for core backend services with a focus on scale, reliability, and performance
Tackle complex distributed systems problems while shaping both near-term delivery and long-term direction
Partner with product and engineering stakeholders to ship high-impact features
Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards across the team
Drive contributions to open platforms and support developer adoption
Assess and introduce new technologies to strengthen system capabilities
Define best practices around code quality, testing, observability, and production readiness
Align technical execution with business and customer priorities
Stay current on industry trends and modern system design approaches
What Helps You Succeed
Strong backend engineering experience with Java-based frameworks
Experience with AWS/Azure cloud, microservices, Spring Boot
Hands-on background designing distributed, event-driven systems at scale
Solid understanding of APIs, asynchronous messaging, and cloud-native patterns
Ability to lead cross-team technical initiatives end to end
Clear communicator across both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to Have
Familiarity with containers and orchestration platforms
Background in API design and modern interface patterns
Exposure to messaging systems and event-based architectures
These qualifications are flexible. If your experience is adjacent or transferable, you’re encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT System Custom Software Development
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