Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Remote - US) to lead and deliver critical technical initiatives in a fast-growing enterprise cybersecurity environment. In this hands-on, individual contributor role, you will design scalable services, set architectural standards, and implement features that directly impact product performance and reliability, with broad influence across multiple teams and projects.

What You'll Do

Lead architecture design and technical specifications to ensure scalability, maintainability, and high performance.
Develop and maintain robust, scalable services and REST APIs, taking ownership from coding to deployment and maintenance.
Perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to engineering best practices.
Mentor senior engineers, provide guidance, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into production-ready solutions.
Drive engineering standards and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and with high technical quality.

What We're Looking For

8+ years of software development experience with leadership in large-scale, distributed systems.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go).
Experience with Python 3 service development frameworks (FastAPI, Flask), data modeling (Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, Alembic), and testing (Pytest) on AWS.
Strong expertise designing, implementing, and operating REST APIs at scale.
Deep knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, including schema design and migration management.
Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, ECS, EKS) and containerized deployments.
Familiarity with software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices.
Experience leading engineering projects, managing resources, and meeting delivery deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong team collaboration.

Nice to Have

Some experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), including standard patterns (Agents, RAG, Tools) and frameworks.

Technical Stack

Languages: Python, Java, Go
Frameworks & Libraries: FastAPI, Flask, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Pytest
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Lambda, SQS, ECS, EKS

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Compensation

Total On-Target Earnings (OTE) up to $220,000 + equity participation in the company.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Unlimited paid time off policy for work-life balance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Monthly stipend for home internet and cell phone expenses.