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Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

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Our Mission:

Our mission is to multiply what matters: growth, retention, and efficiency. We envision a future where companies, teams and people reach their full potential.

Our People:

People are the heart and soul of 6sense. We serve with passion and purpose. We live by our Being 6sense values of Win as One Team, Stay Curious, Do The Right Thing, Own the Outcome, and Create Belonging. Every 6sensor plays a part in defining the future of our industry-leading technology. 6sense is a place where difference-makers roll up their sleeves, take risks, act with integrity, and measure success by the value we create for our customers. We want 6sense to be the best chapter of your career.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, high-performance software solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges. You will help guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure the successful delivery of impactful features aligned with the company's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the design and development of complex, scalable software systems.
  • Drive technical innovation and promote engineering best practices across teams.
  • Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automation, and adherence to coding standards.
  • Architect scalable, reliable, and secure systems for business-critical applications.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Align engineering initiatives with business goals and organizational priorities.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve system reliability and reduce technical debt.

Qualifications :

  • 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including at least 2 years in a senior or staff-level role.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in Django and FastAPI frameworks.
  • Expertise in designing and building distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and caching systems.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership experience, including mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.
  • Familiarity with machine learning or data analytics platforms is a plus.

Our Benefits:

Full-time employees can take advantage of health coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time-off and holidays, quarterly self-care days off, and stock options. We'll make sure you have the equipment and support you need to work and connect with your teams, at home or in one of our offices.

We have a growth mindset culture that is represented in all that we do, from onboarding through to numerous learning and development initiatives including access to our LinkedIn Learning platform. Employee well-being is also top of mind for us. We host quarterly wellness education sessions to encourage self care and personal growth. From wellness days to ERG-hosted events, we celebrate and energize all 6sense employees and their backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

6sense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

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About Company

6sense uncovers anonymous buying behavior, prioritizes accounts for sales and marketing, and enables them to engage resistant buying teams with personalized, multi-channel, multi-touch campaigns. 6sense helps revenue teams know everything they need to know about their buyers so they can easily do anything needed to generate more opportunities, increase deal size, get into opportunities sooner, and compete and win more often.

Job ID: 144199279

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