Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II at North Star Staffing

A leading technology organization is seeking a Software Engineer II to support large-scale codepath analysis and migration efforts across a substantial codebase. This role focuses on analyzing, debugging, and migrating complex assets primarily within a large-scale backend environment. The ideal candidate has strong debugging skills, can quickly understand intricate technical systems, and is comfortable navigating deep stack traces and legacy infrastructure. This is a contract opportunity.

Remote work within the United States may be considered, with preference for candidates able to work onsite in Menlo Park, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Codebase Analysis & Migration

• Perform structured codepath analysis across a high volume of related assets
• Support migration efforts within large backend systems
• Refactor and optimize existing code while maintaining system stability

Debugging & Technical Investigation

• Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues
• Analyze detailed stack traces and infrastructure dependencies
• Identify root causes across distributed systems

Collaboration & Execution

• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to support project delivery
• Translate technical findings into actionable remediation plans
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend process and tooling improvements
• Support infrastructure modernization efforts
• Adapt quickly to evolving project requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in:
  • C++
  • Python
  • MySQL
• Experience debugging complex systems and infrastructure
• Ability to analyze and understand large, existing codebases
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• 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

• Onsite preference: Menlo Park, CA
• Fast-paced engineering environment
• Collaborative, cross-functional team structure

Key skills/competency

• Software Engineering
• C++
• Python
• MySQL
• Debugging
• Code Analysis
• Backend Systems
• System Migration
• Refactoring
• Distributed Systems
• Problem Solving
• Infrastructure Modernization