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Senior Staff Software Engineer Java Jobs in California

Senior Staff Software Engineer (C++)

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer (C++) to lead the design and development of their core software infrastructure, focusing on building reliable and scalable systems that enhance their ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Wing is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Ground Systems team. This role will be based in our Palo Alto office (hybrid). Your initial focus will be with our Uncrewed Air ...

Java Software Engineer, Sr.

Burbank, CA

$133K - $176K/yr

Position Overview The Sr. Software Engineer - Java expert, who will help to build our next generation of client-server and web-based products and services while working closely with other talented ...

Staff, Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Staff, Software Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering ... We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot , strong ...

Sr. Software Engineer - Java

Pleasanton, CA

$139K - $183K/yr

Summary We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our R&D Server team and take a leading ... Strong track record in software engineering principles, including system design, architecture ...

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Senior Staff Software Engineer Java information

What is the difference between Senior Staff Software Engineer Java vs Lead Software Engineer Java?

AspectSenior Staff Software Engineer JavaLead Software Engineer Java
ResponsibilitiesArchitecting solutions, mentoring, strategic technical decisionsLeading project teams, coordinating development efforts, ensuring delivery
ExperienceTypically 8+ years, deep technical expertiseTypically 6+ years, leadership in projects
FocusTechnical excellence, system design, long-term visionTeam management, project execution, stakeholder communication
Work EnvironmentCross-team collaboration, high-level architectureTeam leadership, project planning

While both roles require strong Java expertise and extensive experience, Senior Staff Software Engineers focus on strategic technical architecture and mentorship, whereas Lead Software Engineers emphasize project leadership and team coordination. The choice depends on whether you prefer a more technical or managerial role within Java development teams.

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Staff / Senior Staff Software Engineer - Golang

Stealth Social Media Startup

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Kai is a stealth social media startup focused on rebuilding cybersecurity for the machine-speed era. They are seeking a Staff / Senior Staff Software Engineer to drive critical initiatives, architect and build scalable microservices in Golang, and mentor engineers while collaborating cross-functionally with Product, AI, and Security teams.
Responsibilities:
• Own end-to-end delivery of major platform initiatives, from design through deployment and post-launch success.
• Design, develop, and optimize distributed microservices in Golang for scale, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate across teams — Product, AI, and Customer Success — to align architecture with business objectives.
• Drive engineering excellence through code quality standards, design reviews, automation, and CI/CD best practices.
• Be a mentor and multiplier, guiding software engineers through architecture decisions, trade-offs, and delivery.
• Partner with leadership to align engineering strategy with product objectives and technical roadmap.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8–12+ years in software engineering with cloud-native architecture experience.
• Proven record of driving technical projects end-to-end, coordinating across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong hands-on background in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and API-driven design.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines in a cloud environment (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with modern databases, gRPC, message queues, and DevOps automation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills — comfortable leading discussions from code to business impact.
Preferred:
• Understanding or interest in cybersecurity, AI-driven systems, or threat intelligence.
Company:
Find your people. Find your path. Connect. Explore. Become. Founded in , the company is headquartered in , , with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.