Software Engineer II
North Star Staffing
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Job Description
About the Software Engineer II Role at North Star Staffing
North Star Staffing is seeking a Software Engineer II to support crucial large-scale codepath analysis and migration efforts across a substantial codebase. This contract role offers the chance to work with complex backend systems, debugging intricate issues, and contributing to significant refactoring efforts within a substantial codebase.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structured codepath analysis across a high volume of related assets, supporting migration efforts within large backend systems.
- Refactor and optimize existing code while maintaining system stability.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues, analyzing detailed stack traces and infrastructure dependencies.
- Identify root causes across distributed systems and translate technical findings into actionable remediation plans.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to support project delivery and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Recommend process and tooling improvements, supporting infrastructure modernization efforts and adapting quickly to evolving project requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and MySQL.
- Demonstrated experience debugging complex systems and infrastructure.
- Ability to analyze and understand large, existing codebases.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with large-scale backend systems.
- Familiarity with code migration or refactoring initiatives.
- Exposure to distributed systems architecture.
- Experience navigating and troubleshooting production environments.
Work Environment
This is a fast-paced engineering environment with a collaborative, cross-functional team structure. While 100% remote work globally is considered, there is a strong preference for candidates able to work onsite in Menlo Park, CA, offering flexibility for remote work within the United States.
Key skills/competency
- C++
- Python
- MySQL
- Backend Systems
- Debugging
- Code Analysis
- Code Migration
- Refactoring
- Distributed Systems
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's culture: Study their mission, values, recent staffing successes, and industry reputation on LinkedIn and relevant tech forums.
- Tailor your resume for Software Engineer II: Highlight C++, Python, MySQL, debugging, and large-scale backend experience, aligning with North Star Staffing's requirements.
- Showcase relevant project work: Prepare to discuss specific examples of codepath analysis, migration, or complex system debugging in interviews.
- Master technical fundamentals: Brush up on data structures, algorithms, and system design, especially related to distributed backend environments for North Star Staffing.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Demonstrate problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability, aligning with a fast-paced, remote-first yet onsite-preferred model.
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