Staff Software Engineer

Want to tackle complex technical challenges, lead innovative solutions, and shape the future of our product? As a Staff Software Engineer at Gong, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing how companies understand their customer interactions. You will be instrumental in designing and leading the development of scalable systems, working with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating extensively with cross-functional teams across the organization to solve high-impact problems.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, guiding them in best practices and architectural decisions.
• Drive the architectural vision and strategy for complex systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Explore and integrate new technologies, APIs, and methodologies, including AI and ML capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, GTM, and R&D groups) and external stakeholders to develop tailored solutions.
• Be a part of a unique "special forces" team responsible for providing solutions to high profile customers with requirements that our product does not currently meet.
• Rapidly switch between different areas of responsibility and technical stacks, contributing to multiple products and teams.

You should apply if you have:

• 12+ years of backend software development experience, with a strong foundation in Java and Spring Boot.
• 4+ years of experience as a staff / principal engineer, preferably in an enterprise SaaS environment, leading cross-functional and cross-feature initiatives.
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining large-scale, cloud-based web applications.
• A creative problem-solving mindset and a passion for researching technologies.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset, with strong verbal and written proficiency in English
• A collaborative approach, enjoying regular interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An interest in working on multiple projects and switching between different technical stacks.

*We operate in a flexible hybrid work model.

What makes Engineering at Gong unique?
Here at Gong, we trust and empower our employees with ownership to solve complex problems, make the right decisions, and build the best products that create radical impact. We call this "Own. Solve. Impact." For our engineers, it means it's not just about writing code. You are involved and able to influence the entire process to create the best product.

If you are curious to discover Gong's wonderful and challenging world, what are you waiting for? Don't delay—fill in your application details. Who knows, maybe there's a Gongster in you

About us
Gong transforms revenue organizations by driving business efficiency, revenue growth, and improved decision-making. The Revenue Intelligence Platform uses proprietary artificial intelligence technology to enable teams to capture, understand, and act on all customer interactions in a single, integrated platform. Thousands of companies around the world rely on Gong to support their go-to-market strategies and grow revenue efficiently.

Here at Gong, we encourage our employees to express their personality and identity (whether gender, ethnic, religious, or sexual), and we ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We follow a hybrid working model that combines working from home, on the go, or at the office. This allows us flexibility, autonomy, positive work relationships, and effective work habits.

If these considerations are important to you when choosing a workplace, we'd love to see you with us.

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