Software Engineer

Location: Oakland
Category: Software Development
Employment Type: Contract
Work Location: On-Site
Job ID: 36013
Date Added: 01/20/2026
Onsite in Burbank, CA – 12-24 months contract

Staff Software Engineer – Emerging Technologies & Automation
The Emerging Technologies & Automation team drives enterprise impact through innovation—automating the mundane, streamlining workflows, and enabling teams to do their best work. We’re seeking a hands-on Staff Software Engineer to lead rapid prototyping, build scalable proofs of concept, and shape the technical foundation for enterprise transformation.
What You’ll Do
  • Lead rapid, end-to-end prototypes to evaluate emerging technologies and validate ideas
  • Build scalable proofs of concept and minimum lovable products through fast iteration
  • Serve as a technical leader and mentor across teams
  • Partner with engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to deliver impact
  • Champion best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
  • Communicate clearly—translating complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
About You
  • Curious, hands-on technologist who thrives in ambiguity
  • Strong communicator with a first-principles mindset and bias for elegant solutions
  • Passionate about innovation, AI-assisted development, and developer productivity
Must Haves
  • 10+ years full-stack engineering experience (Python, TypeScript, Node.js, Go, or similar)
  • Expertise in systems architecture, platform thinking, and technical leadership
  • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes
  • Experience with AI/ML tools, LLM APIs, agents, or prompt-based workflows
  • Strong documentation skills (architecture diagrams, technical docs)
  • Experience with large-scale databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Nice to Haves
  • Cloud certifications (AWS/GCP/Azure)
  • Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Background in automation or developer productivity initiatives
  • Experience building prototypes in early-stage or ambiguous environments
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; advanced degree a plus

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