CareerPlan

Senior Staff Software Engineer, JavaScript Runtime & Compilers

San Diego, California, usFull-time$172k–$301k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-09

Core

Design and optimize execution engines, JIT/AOT compilation pipelines, and memory management systems for the server-side JavaScript engine powering the ServiceNow platform.

Role type

Senior Staff Software Engineer (JavaScript Runtime & Compilers)

Builds

Server-side JavaScript runtime, execution engines, and memory management systems for custom applications and workflows

Domain

Enterprise Software / Systems Programming / Compiler Engineering

Required skills

Compiler/runtime systems, JIT/AOT compilation, memory management, performance optimization, profiling, debugging, object-oriented design, concurrency, data structures, algorithms

Preferred skills

LLVM, low-level systems engineering, AI integration in software development, relational database optimization, modern UI frameworks (Angular, React, Vue)

Technologies

JavaScript, Java, LLVM, Angular, React, Vue

Responsibilities

Design and optimize execution engines and compilation pipelines; Build scalable, reusable code enforcing best practices; Work with product owners to deliver high-quality software; Mentor colleagues on systems engineering and optimization techniques

Seniority

Senior Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship