CareerPlan

Staff Software Engineer

USARemoteFull-time$180k–$215k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-09
Remote

Core

Lead technical architecture and product direction for web-based services extending Thunderbird beyond email, including calendar and secure file storage solutions.

Role type

Staff Software Engineer (Services)

Builds

Web-based services (calendar, secure file storage), analytics infrastructure, and scalable software patterns for Thunderbird.

Domain

Open-source email and productivity tools, web services, privacy-respecting communication.

Required skills

JavaScript, Python/Rust/Go/C++, scalable system design, full-stack development, API development, technical leadership, remote collaboration, English communication.

Preferred skills

Product management experience, AI-enabled tools usage.

Technologies

JavaScript, Python, Rust, Go, C++, front-end frameworks, APIs.

Responsibilities

Lead technical architecture of new Services products, write code and build prototypes, establish software patterns, build analytics infrastructure, mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with significant influence and mentorship.