ServiceNow · 21 hours ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $296K/yr
10+ years expServiceNow is a global market leader in innovative AI-enhanced technology, serving over 8,100 customers. They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to work on their Core Platform, focusing on building high-quality, resilient software and driving operational excellence within a collaborative team environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareCloud ComputingSaaSAgentic AIBusiness Process Automation (BPA)Cloud ManagementRobotic Process Automation (RPA)
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable software components with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability
Partner with the product owners to understand detailed requirements and own your code from design, implementation, test automation and delivery of high-quality products to our users
Implement software that is simple to use to allow customers to extend and customize the functionality to meet their specific needs
Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while also enhancing the existing product suite
Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while enhancing existing product capabilities
Integrate automated testing into development workflows to ensure consistent quality across releases
Participate in design and code reviews ensuring best practices in performance, maintainability, and testability
Develop comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration and performance aspects
Be a mentor for colleagues and help promote knowledge-sharing
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by sharing best practices in engineering and quality
Promote a culture of engineering craftsmanship, knowledge-sharing, and thoughtful quality practices across the team
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerations
Advanced knowledge experience working with relational databases including development, troubleshooting and performance optimization
Experience with multiple technology stacks: Cloud Dev, Platforms, Web Dev, Frameworks or service–oriented architecture
Capability to manage multiple projects with material technical risk across teams and processes; may serve as a functional lead or technical owner
Experience in leveraging critical thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry
10+ years of experience with Java or a similar OO language
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
Understanding software quality principles including reliability, observability, and production readiness
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and optimize performance across the stack
Comfort with development tools such as IDEs, debuggers, profilers, source control, and Unix-based systems
Preferred
Experience in using AI Productivity tools such as Windsurf, Cursor, etc. Is a plus or nice to have
Benefits
Health plans
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) Plan with company match
ESPP
Matching donations
Flexible time away plan
Family leave programs
Company
ServiceNow
ServiceNow is an AI platform that delivers IT operations, field service management and app engine solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$83.7MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalJMI Equity
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
2012-07-29IPO
2012-03-20Private Equity· $10.98M
Leadership Team
William McDermott
Chairman and CEO
Pat Casey
Chief Technology Officer & EVP of DevOps
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