Staff Software Engineer

🇺🇸 Mountain View, California
$2K - $2K Annual
Posted 10 months ago
Expires June 9, 2026
Full TimeOn-siteEngineeringProduct

Harness is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Internal Developer Portal (IDP) team. This team is dedicated to enhancing developer productivity by providing a platform that simplifies the management of services, environments, and infrastructure. As a key member, you will contribute to a product that integrates seamlessly with the broader Harness platform, aiming to unify software delivery and developer tooling into a cohesive experience.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain critical software components of a scalable platform in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include authoring functional specifications and design documents, diagnosing and troubleshooting complex problems in distributed computing environments, and establishing best practices in quality, performance, and architecture. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems.

The ideal candidate possesses 7 to 11 years of experience in developing highly scalable, distributed applications using Java and Golang. Proficiency in designing and developing REST, gRPC, and GraphQL APIs, along with a solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design, is essential. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, SaaS platform development, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is highly desirable. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience is required.

Harness offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $226,000, comprehensive healthcare benefits, flexible spending accounts, and flexible time off. Additional perks include quarterly company-wide days off, social and team-building events, a recharge and reset program, monthly internet reimbursement, and commuter benefits.

Joining Harness means becoming part of a high-growth company that is revolutionizing the software delivery market. Led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, Harness provides an environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful products that solve real pain points for modern DevOps and platform engineering teams, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and ambitious engineering environment.

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