Staff Engineer for ELS

CloudLinux is a global remote‑first company. We are driven by our principles: do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high volume, low‑cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we all are successful. We are truly a great place to work Check out our website for more information seeking a hands‑on Staff Engineer who can lead the development of complex, cross‑cutting systems in the company while also owning the product vision and roadmap. This role is ideal for someone who operates as a Senior Developer (70%) and a Technical Product Owner (30%) — a builder who can gather and understand the requests from stakeholders and transform them into a proof‑of‑concept, later developing it into production‑grade code. The person should think strategically, engage with stakeholders, and drive product direction.ResponsibilitiesGather requirements from multiple stakeholders on a projectLead architectural design and technical direction for high‑impact initiativesGuide multiple engineering teams in the adoption of scalable, maintainable solutionsCollaborate across teams to gather requirements and align on prioritiesPromote engineering excellence through design reviews, mentorship, and best practicesContinuously explore and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and toolsEnsure that all solutions are robust, secure, and performant in production environmentsChampion a culture of automation, reliability, and continuous improvementRequirementsProgramming Languages: Proficiency in Python is a must. Knowledge of any other programming languages is a plusHands‑on Engineering Leadership: Requires a senior‑level engineer proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable software systems. Regular code contributions and leading by example in both architecture and implementation are expectedTechnical Product Ownership: Involves shaping product direction — gathering and refining requirements, translating them into technical goals, and aligning them with broader engineering strategies. Experience in technical product management or direct ownership of product roadmaps is highly valuedFull Lifecycle Responsibility: Encompasses ownership of the entire lifecycle of major components, from initial concept through prototyping, delivery, and ongoing evolution. A balance between short‑term iteration and long‑term scalability and extensibility is essentialCross‑Functional Collaboration: Demands active communication with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders across departments. Requires the ability to align different viewpoints, prioritize effectively, and turn feedback into actionable plansStrategic Thinking + Execution: While the primary focus remains on building, it's important to step back, understand broader product and organizational goals, and make informed engineering trade‑offs within that contextReal‑world Challenge: Building a Unified Dependency GraphOne of our core goals is to map the software supply chain for thousands of applications. You will lead the design of a system that ingests projects and calculates their full dependency trees.The ComplexityVariable Definitions: "Dependency" means something different in every language. We have to handle static vs. dynamic linking, compile‑time vs. runtime scopes, and version ranges (e.g., ^1.2.0)Context Awareness: The system must understand that dependencies often change based on the environment (e.g., specific libraries for GPU support or Windows)Tool Variance: The system must mimic the logic of various package managers (Pip, Poetry, Maven, Gradle) to ensure accuracyThe Staff Engineer's MissionResearch & Strategy: Analyze how 5+ languages handle packages and design a universal data model to store them efficientlyAlgorithm Design: Create logic to automatically resolve complex dependency trees at scaleConsensus: Work with multiple teams to implement this standard across the companyBenefitsA focus on professional developmentInteresting and challenging projectsFully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwidePaid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leavesCompensation for private medical insuranceCo‑working and gym/sports reimbursementBudget for educationThe opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patentBy applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy (), which provides detailed information on how we maintain and handle your data.#J-18808-Ljbffr