Jobs · Engineering · California

Staff Software Development Engineer (MCED, Lab, Data Technology) #4907

GRAIL · Menlo Park, CA · Today
HybridEngineering$169k–$224k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of highly complex and scalable software solutions.
  • Define and enforce software architecture principles, coding standards, and technical best practices across teams.
  • Serve as a technical authority and provide guidance on complex system design, integrations, and platform-level decisions.
  • Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to shape technical strategy and translate requirements into solutions.
  • Mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to engineers at all levels, fostering growth and skill development.
  • Conduct deep technical reviews of designs and implementations to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve efficiency and system capability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve the most challenging technical issues across multiple domains and systems.
  • Contribute to roadmap planning and long-term platform evolution strategies.
  • Promote a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
  • 8-12 years of relevant software development experience with a proven record of technical leadership.
  • Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, C#, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript).
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering complex, high-scale, and mission-critical systems.
  • Strong background in databases, system integration, security, and API development.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and agile development methodologies.
  • Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance.

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