Description
Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better.
We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to help shape our technical direction, solve complex engineering challenges, and elevate how our teams build software. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead through influence.
Day in the Life:
- Lead complex engineering initiatives, coordinating work across engineers and AI coding agents to ensure high-quality, predictable delivery.
- Own squad architecture and technical direction, designing scalable solutions and reusable components.
- Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, code quality, system reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Design and improve AI-augmented engineering workflows, including code generation, testing, and documentation.
- Partner with Engineering, Product, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
- Mentor engineers, resolve complex technical challenges, and influence engineering practices across teams.
Who You Are:
- 10+ years of experience building, architecting, and scaling production software systems.
- Deep expertise in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Ruby, PHP, C#, etc.), with the ability to adapt across different technology stacks.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, excellent problem-solving skills, and sound architectural judgment.
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering initiatives, coordinate work across engineers, and drive predictable delivery.
- Experience designing scalable, reusable solutions and making sound technical trade-offs between short-term needs and long-term value.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and AI-augmented engineering workflows.
- Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor engineers and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience owning production systems, overseeing deployments, and driving system reliability and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Ruby on Rails or Node.js. Experience with both is a plus.
- Familiarity with React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
- Experience with AWS, Terraform, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones.
What We Offer:
- Hybrid setup/WFH schedule
- Monthly salary paid directly to your bank account
- Health insurance coverage
- Flexible paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible working hours
- Observance of Singapore public holidays
- Company-provided work device
- CPF contributions and tax processing handled by Workstream