Advanced Software Engineer

Job Overview

As an Advanced Software Engineer on the Discovery team, you will design, build, and operate the next generation of AI-driven, scalable, high-performance systems that process large volumes of data. This role combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset to solve complex challenges, while delivering and operating secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud-native solutions.

Hybrid

• Design, develop, and operate secure, maintainable, and scalable web applications using object-oriented principles, modern architecture, and cloud-native patterns.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, driving design decisions, elevating engineering practices, and enabling delivery of reliable, high-quality software.
• Drive team success through pair programming, thoughtful code reviews, shared design sessions, and high-quality documentation.
• Champion automated testing, static analysis, observability, and Dev Ops workflows to ensure performance and reliability.
• Coach engineers on secure coding, cloud-native design, and troubleshooting distributed systems with modern observability practices.
• Adopt AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development, reduce boilerplate, and focus on solving business-critical problems.
• Build tools and automation to streamline workflows across engineering disciplines.
• Participate in on-call rotations to troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and performance optimization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.
• Knowledge of observability tools and best practices for system reliability.

• Flexible Work Options:
  Hybrid and remote work opportunities to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development:
  Access to certifications, technical training, and leadership programs.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Community Resource Groups, belonging initiatives, and a collaborative environment.
• Competitive Benefits:
  Comprehensive health and retirement programs, wellness resources, discretionary time off (DTO), parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, two annual company breaks, home office stipend, and long-term incentive program.
• Community Impact:
  Volunteer opportunities and company-sponsored charitable programs.

This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives. The expected salary range for this role is between $103,000 and $155,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Engineering Principle, Hardware Integration, Innovation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, System Designs, Technical Documents, Troubleshooting

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Software Development