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Staff Software Engineer

Hertz
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
Software / Technology / IT
Description

A Day in the Life:

You will be building scalable systems and shipping features in a complex environment, where one must contend with challenges such as modernizing legacy applications and managing technical debt.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design, develop, and deploy applications that can handle high request volumes with high reliability and low latency 
  • Collaborate with product managers to build product requirements against business objectives and drive teams through the complete software development lifecycle 
  • Envision system features and functionality, create detailed design documentation, and decide on tradeoffs between technical and design approaches. 
  • Identify any technical issues that arise and follow up with root-cause analysis and resolution 
  • Identify key application metrics, build necessary dashboards for monitoring performance, and add necessary logging for real-time debugging 
  • Review code, support continuous improvement, and investigate alternatives 
  • Utilize CI/CD tools to support system integration and deployment 
  • Mentor other engineers to help build a high-performing engineering culture 

What We’re Looking For:

  • 7+ years of experience in the technology industry, and a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent  
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages and common data structures / algorithms 
  • Ability to build systems end-to-end, from design to implementation to release 
  • Strong communication skills. You must be able to work with cross-functional partners to gather requirements and explain outcomes 
  • Strong product sense. You must be able to align your work with business objectives and make appropriate tradeoffs 
  • Learning mentality. You must be able to pick up new skills as needed and demonstrate a curiosity about new technologies 
  • Engineering experience at high-tech firms (e.g. Amazon, Meta, DoorDash, Twilio) 
  • Experience architecting and building large-scale systems in an agile development environment 
  • Experience working alongside technical product managers to drive projects and flesh out product requirements 

We expect the starting salary to be around $200,000 with annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility.  The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience.

What You’ll Get:

  • Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz rental
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
  • Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
  • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
  • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
  • Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
  • Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more