Staff Software Engineer | Console
Core
Architecting and evolving the Console platform layer that powers DeepL's logged-in enterprise product, including navigation, access control, and integration contracts.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Platform/Infrastructure)
Builds
The Console platform (navigation shell, access control, design system, entitlements) serving 100,000+ enterprise customers and internal product teams.
Domain
Enterprise SaaS, Distributed Web Systems, Identity & Access Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cross-team platform architecture, Full-stack web engineering (frontend/backend), Integration contract design, Access control/permissions systems, Technical leadership without line authority, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience in ambiguous ownership spaces, Force multiplication through standards-setting
Technologies
Contract testing, Feature flags, Progressive migration patterns, RFCs
Responsibilities
Define architectural direction for platform pillars, Lead architectural decision-making across sub-teams, Design self-service integration patterns, Own evolution of complex cross-cutting systems (access control, navigation), Partner with product leads on roadmaps, Set engineering quality bar (DORA metrics, standards), Mentor engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence