Staff Software Engineer

This role is not open to visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship including those on OPT and STEM-EXT OPT, nor is it available to work corp-to-corp.
As a Staff Engineer on our Growth and Transformation team, you'll be driving client success by designing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance customer acquisition and retention for our clients.

You won't just execute a roadmap — you'll help define it, shaping long-term technical strategy, scaling processes, and mentoring engineers and managers to raise the technical bar across the organization.

Why Join Us
In this role, you'll influence the technical direction of client-facing platforms, architect scalable systems that drive digital transformation, and coach engineering leaders to maximize their teams' impact. You'll have the autonomy to solve challenging problems, introduce best-in-class practices, and directly contribute to both our internal growth and our clients' success.

What You'll Do

• Architect and deliver high-quality, scalable full-stack solutions leveraging enterprise applications (AEM, Salesforce, Contentful) and modern frameworks (React, , TypeScript, Tailwind CSS).
• Lead the design and implementation of resilient backend services optimized for performance, maintainability, and reliability.
• Collaborate and evolve cloud architectures and deployments on multiple public clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure) partnering with platform engineers.
• Partner with engineering, product, and design teams to translate client goals into impactful technical solutions.
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from inception through production.
• Define and champion best practices in testing, observability, security, and documentation.
• Identify and resolve critical technical debt, executing high-value refactors that improve delivery velocity and system health.
• Mentor and grow engineers and managers through coaching, code reviews, and technical guidance.
• Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and AI-driven problem solving, leveraging tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, or Copilot.
• Shape long-term technical strategy, influencing architecture and process decisions across multiple products and teams.

What We're Looking For
Core Technical Skills

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with expertise in full-stack development.
• Frontend: React, , Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, AEM.
• Backend: , Java.
• Cloud: AWS Preferred
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions.
• Proven track record designing, building, and maintaining scalable, event-driven systems.
• Strong understanding of web performance (Core Web Vitals), accessibility, and compliance considerations.

Architecture & Leadership Skills

• Deep knowledge of software architecture, system design, and scalability principles.
• Experience leading technical strategy and mentoring both senior engineers and managers.
• Skilled in balancing business objectives with technical execution.
• Effective communicator who drives clarity, alignment, and constructive collaboration across teams.

Mindset & Values

• Strategic thinker with a "get it done" attitude and commitment to quality.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges at scale.
• Excited about innovation, especially AI-driven development and emerging technologies.
• Commitment to building an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.

Compensation

• USA Compensation Range: $ $130,000 - $190,000*

• New York City Compensation Range: $162,000- $237,000*

• Note actual compensation is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are
Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life's most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video:
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. This will give you insight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

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