CareerPlan

Senior Staff Software Engineer, JavaScript Runtime & Compilers

San Diego, California, usFull-time$172k–$301k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and optimize the server-side JavaScript execution engine (runtime) at the heart of the ServiceNow platform, focusing on JIT/AOT compilation pipelines, memory management, and performance at the systems level.

Role type

Senior Staff Software Engineer (JavaScript Runtime & Compilers)

Builds

The server-side JavaScript runtime that powers custom applications, workflows, and business logic on the ServiceNow platform.

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, relational databases, AI integration in software development

Preferred skills

LLVM, language runtime development, low-level systems engineering, modern UI frameworks (Angular, React, Vue), multi-stack technology experience

Responsibilities

Design and optimize execution engines and compilation pipelines; build scalable, reusable code enforcing best practices; work with product owners to deliver high-quality product; implement user-friendly software for customization; mentor colleagues on systems engineering and optimization techniques

Seniority

Senior Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities