DISCO

Staff Software Engineer

DISCO · Austin, TX

Posted 22 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
DISCO's roles stay open a median of 43 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of DISCO's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DISCO
high
19 stale, 1 reposted of 39 open
Hiring momentum
52 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DISCO's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DISCO.

About this role

The Staff Software Engineer (Backend) will lead large-scale projects, mentor senior engineers, and influence technical decision-making across teams. Daily responsibilities include system design, performance optimization, and stakeholder engagement, as well as developing and maintaining software solutions. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on continuous learning and technical documentation.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DISCO as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in backend engineering, focusing on SaaS or cloud-based applications
  • Experience leading or playing key roles in significant software projects
  • Experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining large-scale, high-availability software systems
  • Experience designing and developing from a security perspective
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture principles
  • Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Nice to have

  • Experience selecting and extending 3rd party components
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Experience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategy
  • Experience leveraging observability systems for monitoring and debugging
  • Experience in implementing RESTful APIs and using gRPC

What you get

  • Open, inclusive, and fun environment
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary plus RSUs
  • Flexible PTO
  • Growth opportunities throughout the company

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Position requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Focus on continuous learning and adaptation may require ongoing skill development

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Listed by DISCO on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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