Staff engineer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A staff engineer is a technical professional responsible for the design, installation, and creation of architectural and mechanical solutions. Their duties, based on where they work, may include designing new products, materials, and structures, overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring safety regulations, and training junior employees.
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Example staff engineer requirements on a job description
Staff engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in staff engineer job postings.
Sample staff engineer requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Proficient in software development.
- Familiarity with industry standards.
- Knowledge of relevant tools and technologies.
- Experience with project management.
Sample required staff engineer soft skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently.
- Able to collaborate with a team.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think outside the box.
Staff engineer job description example 1
JPMorgan Chase & Co. staff engineer job description
The Infatuation is hiring a Staff Engineer for Platform to help drive decisions on authentication, database design and application programming interface (API). Candidates for this role should have a strong intuition and drive on how to intentionally design and improve relationships between systems and technology.
Primary responsibilities:
Lead thetechnical design, implementation, and iteration of systems, while contributing directly to codebase Work closely with the Engineering Manager to help maintain System Roadmap and improve the development process Actively participate in peer code reviews while upholding a principled and high standard of code quality Make architecture and software design decisions to drive consistent, reliable delivery of product requirements Mentor and motivate the software development team to meet delivery goals and objectives
Required skills:
Extensive experience writing in a statically typed programming language Demonstrable knowledge establishing robust and scalable production systems using CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring in a cloud environment Demonstrable knowledge of web architecture patterns such as API design, data pipelines and design patterns Proven leadership experience in a distributed, multi-disciplinary software development team in an Agile environment Ability to work in a hybrid environment with three days in the office per week Experience with Golang, Postgres (SQL)/GORM, Kubernetes/Docker, Google Cloud Platform, ElasticSearch, or GraphQL preferred Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field preferred
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
Primary responsibilities:
Lead thetechnical design, implementation, and iteration of systems, while contributing directly to codebase Work closely with the Engineering Manager to help maintain System Roadmap and improve the development process Actively participate in peer code reviews while upholding a principled and high standard of code quality Make architecture and software design decisions to drive consistent, reliable delivery of product requirements Mentor and motivate the software development team to meet delivery goals and objectives
Required skills:
Extensive experience writing in a statically typed programming language Demonstrable knowledge establishing robust and scalable production systems using CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring in a cloud environment Demonstrable knowledge of web architecture patterns such as API design, data pipelines and design patterns Proven leadership experience in a distributed, multi-disciplinary software development team in an Agile environment Ability to work in a hybrid environment with three days in the office per week Experience with Golang, Postgres (SQL)/GORM, Kubernetes/Docker, Google Cloud Platform, ElasticSearch, or GraphQL preferred Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field preferred
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
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Staff engineer job description example 2
Visa staff engineer job description
The Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform (DAP) group is a key component of Visa's Technology organization that provides the enabling technology and processes to handle Visa's data assets and deliver valuable information, products, and services to customers. DAP delivers secure, high-quality and easy-to-use Visa core data assets as a service, together with reliable and scalable data platform as a service, to enable Visa and our partners to rapidly and efficiently innovate data-driven business products and services to lead the digital payment industry. Areas of focus include Business Intelligence and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data as a Service, and Platform as a Service etc. The portfolio comprises of over 60 data products & platforms for various external clients and internal lines of business. We provide services on behalf of traditional bank customers to millions of cardholders and merchants globally. Our application development is on the cutting edge of technology, and we are viewed as innovative leaders within our industry.
The Platform operationalizes the delivery of AI and decision intelligence to ensure ongoing business values. Built with composable AI capabilities, privacy-enhancing computation, and cloud native platforms, platform automates the updates to data, models, and applications. If you want to be in the exciting payment and AI space, learn fast, and make big impacts, this is an ideal place for you!
We are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing next generation data platforms to drive incremental revenue. We are looking for full stack engineers to join our team as Staff UI/UX Engineers based in Foster City, CA
Responsibilities:
Work with Product Owners and Developers to build UI & Data Visualization applications
Own the UI component development and set overall architecture and define coding and reviewing standard
Design and implement well-tested code, both independently and with teammates
Continuously learn and evaluate new UI/Visualization technology & frameworks and apply them to the applications
Ability to develop high fidelity prototype and wireframes
Demo progress on results
Provide third-level support to business users.
Research and evaluate a variety of software products.
Participate in review of solution designs, code review etc.
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.
The Platform operationalizes the delivery of AI and decision intelligence to ensure ongoing business values. Built with composable AI capabilities, privacy-enhancing computation, and cloud native platforms, platform automates the updates to data, models, and applications. If you want to be in the exciting payment and AI space, learn fast, and make big impacts, this is an ideal place for you!
We are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing next generation data platforms to drive incremental revenue. We are looking for full stack engineers to join our team as Staff UI/UX Engineers based in Foster City, CA
Responsibilities:
Work with Product Owners and Developers to build UI & Data Visualization applications
Own the UI component development and set overall architecture and define coding and reviewing standard
Design and implement well-tested code, both independently and with teammates
Continuously learn and evaluate new UI/Visualization technology & frameworks and apply them to the applications
Ability to develop high fidelity prototype and wireframes
Demo progress on results
Provide third-level support to business users.
Research and evaluate a variety of software products.
Participate in review of solution designs, code review etc.
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.
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Staff engineer job description example 3
Renesas Electronics staff engineer job description
Department:
Location:
Duluth, GA, US
Job Function: Hardware Engineering
**Job Type:** Temporary - Full Time
**Travel Required:** 0%
**Remote Work Available:** Yes
Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of the electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics and the world.
**General Description:**
Looking for experienced analog, mixed-signal design engineer to work in the Renesas DDR Design Team. Responsibilities include building blocks from the ground up and both owning and assembling macros from subblocks designs.
**Location & details:**
Remote
**Qualifications:**
+ MS/Ph.D. EE or equivalent
+ 7+ Years Experience
+ FinFET Experience Preferred
+ Analog & Mixed Signal Proficiency
+ Cadence Virtuoso Schematic, Layout
+ Cadence ADE-XL or Maestro Simulation
+ RC Parasitic Extraction (QRC, Starrc)
Renesas Electronics America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.
Location:
Duluth, GA, US
Job Function: Hardware Engineering
**Job Type:** Temporary - Full Time
**Travel Required:** 0%
**Remote Work Available:** Yes
Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of the electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics and the world.
**General Description:**
Looking for experienced analog, mixed-signal design engineer to work in the Renesas DDR Design Team. Responsibilities include building blocks from the ground up and both owning and assembling macros from subblocks designs.
**Location & details:**
Remote
**Qualifications:**
+ MS/Ph.D. EE or equivalent
+ 7+ Years Experience
+ FinFET Experience Preferred
+ Analog & Mixed Signal Proficiency
+ Cadence Virtuoso Schematic, Layout
+ Cadence ADE-XL or Maestro Simulation
+ RC Parasitic Extraction (QRC, Starrc)
Renesas Electronics America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024