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Staff Engineer

Staff engineers lead from the front, guiding the entire engineering team and working closely with collaborators from outside the company.

1. Leadership

  • Identifies strategic problems affecting the product and process, leads initiatives beyond their immediate remit.

  • Acts as a role model, mentoring multiple engineers and influencing the team's direction.

2. Technical Skills

  • Expert in multiple technology domains, drives adoption of best practices and innovations.

  • Leads significant technical initiatives, demonstrating deep understanding of the technical and business impact.

3. Communication

  • Excels in communicating complex technical concepts to all levels of the organization, influencing decisions.

  • Facilitates effective meetings and discussions, guiding towards consensus and actionable outcomes.

4. Delivery

  • Leads the delivery of large and complex projects, effectively balancing scope and timelines.

  • Proactively identifies and addresses risks, ensuring high-value outcomes for the team and company.

5. Business Knowledge

  • Deeply understands the company's strategic goals and leverages this understanding to guide technical decisions and priorities.

  • Contributes to shaping the company's technical strategy and product direction.

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Last updated 9 months ago

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