Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOU
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Platform Engineering team, you will hold organization-level technical ownership for foundational platform services including authentication/authorization, document management, and shared services powering our products. This role requires proven Staff- or Principal-level scope, deep hands-on expertise, and end-to-end system thinking spanning frontend, backend, and security domains.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Design and implement cross-team platform architecture working in concert with architects, staff, and principal engineers. Influence technical direction for authentication/authorization, document management, and shared platform services. Build prototypes to validate architectural approaches and prove out complex technical patterns. Design service boundaries, integration patterns, and API contracts that scale across the organization. Make strategic technology decisions affecting multiple product teams. (35%)
Drive hands-on implementation of complex, broad technical initiatives. Lead development of cloud-native microservices with high scalability, availability, and security requirements. Work through complex technical code changes that span multiple services and teams. Influence engineering standards for code quality, testing, observability, and operational readiness. (30%)
Mentor and guide senior and lead engineers across platform teams. Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, and technical direction. Build alignment between teams on interconnected services. Influence hiring standards and provide career sponsorship. Foster technical excellence through hands-on collaboration and constructive feedback. (20%)
Shape platform technical roadmaps and drive organizational improvements. Collaborate with engineering leadership on strategic technical direction. Identify and address architectural debt impacting multiple teams. Research and introduce emerging technologies that advance platform capabilities. Align technical investments with business strategy and improve developer productivity at scale. (10%)
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Security, Infrastructure, and stakeholders. Communicate technical strategy to diverse audiences. (5%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
TRAVEL
This position requires domestic and international travel up to 5% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This hybrid, full-time, exempt position is located in Plano, TX.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$123,000 - $210,000 / year
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.
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