Staff Engineer
Core
Lead high-impact backend initiatives to design, build, and scale systems that detect and respond to child sexual abuse material on technology platforms.
Role type
Staff Engineer (Backend Systems & Architecture)
Builds
Scalable backend services, APIs, and high-volume data-processing pipelines
Domain
Cybersecurity / Child Safety / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Kubernetes, Cloud Environment Operations, System Architecture, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Incident Response, Technical Tradeoffs
Preferred skills
High-volume system scaling, Developer Tooling, AWS, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
Technologies
Python, TypeScript, Express, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
Responsibilities
Drive architectural direction for complex multi-system projects; Collaborate across teams to build and maintain scalable applications; Participate in on-call rotations for incident response; Mentor teammates and share expertise; Research and incorporate new tools to improve workflows; Anticipate and address technical risks and debt.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
