Senior Software Engineer

Optomi, in partnership with a fortune-500 company, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Burbank, CA. The team focuses on amplifying business impact through innovation. You will be apart of the Technology Transformation team, working on driving measurable improvements in productivity, agility and employee satisfaction by automating the mundane, streamlining workflows and freeing people to do what they do best.

We are seeking a hands-on Staff Software Engineer to drive high-impact initiatives at the forefront of emerging technologies to unlock enterprise-wide capabilities. In this role, you’ll lead rapid prototyping efforts, build scalable proofs-of-concept, and shape the technical foundation that accelerates enterprise-wide transformation. You’ll work across a nimble, action-oriented team to explore AI-assisted development tools, experiment with new technologies, and translate abstract concepts into elegant, real-world solutions.

Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity, balance pragmatism with curiosity, and bring deep technical expertise paired with strong communication skills.

• You are curious and passionate about technology, staying ahead of the curve by consuming keynotes, articles, and technical content—and translating that knowledge into high-quality blog posts, workshops, demos, or talks that inspire others.
• You’re not just curious—you’re hands‑on. You explore how things work by tinkering, and prototyping. You actively participate in or lead hackathons, design thinking workshops, demo days, and other forums that foster knowledge sharing and creative exploration.
• You approach challenges with a first‑principles mindset and a natural inclination toward developing simple, elegant solutions.
• You’re an exceptional communicator—equally effective in writing and speaking—and skilled at translating complex ideas into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• You partner with other engineers to share best practices, amplify impact, and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies.

• 10+ years of full‑stack software engineering experience with a strong coding background in languages such as Python, Type Script, Node.js, Go or similar
• Proven ability to write clear, concise technical documentation and create professional system architecture diagrams using tools like Lucidchart, Mermaid, or PlantUML
• A passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and driving continuous improvement
• Demonstrated expertise in systems architecture, platform thinking, and technical leadership
• Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate conflict, build trust, and foster alignment across cross‑functional teams; able to explain complex systems and tradeoffs to engineers, product managers, and stakeholders alike
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, test, development and deployment approaches, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), A/B testing, etc
• Proficiency with AI/ML development tools, and experience integrating LLM‑based APIs, AI agents, or prompt‑based workflows
• Experience working with large‑scale databases (SQL/No
  
  SQL, Object, Graph, etc)
• Proven ability to navigate organizational complexity and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.

• Tackle ambiguity by building thin, end‑to‑end implementations that touch all major components of a system to evaluate the feasibility of emerging technologies and early prototypes to explore unknowns, validate assumptions, and help unblock teams.
• Embrace rapid iteration—prioritize speed and learning by delivering minimum lovable products and evolving them through continuous feedback.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
• Support project planning and execution—help prioritize work, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality code.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture—promote best practices, encourage knowledge sharing, and lead by example.
• Collaborate with product engineers and business partners to align priorities, define goals, and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Continuously refine engineering practices and champion improvements that elevate team performance and product excellence.