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Senior Staff Software Engineer Java Jobs in Woodbridge, NJ

Pearson

Staff Software Engineer

Hoboken, NJ · Hybrid

$160K - $175K/yr

You will serve as a hands-on technical authority, driving architectural decisions, mentoring senior ... Design and optimize data pipelines and backend services using Java, Python, and SQL. * Ensure best ...

Flowcode

Staff Software Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

Mentor and guide senior engineers, raising the bar for technical execution and system design across ... Proficiency in several modern backend language (e.g., Go, Python, C#,, Java). * Commitment to code ...

Flowcode

Staff Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Mentor and guide senior engineers, raising the bar for technical execution and system design across ... Proficiency in several modern backend language (e.g., Go, Python, C#,, Java). * Commitment to code ...

Cboe Global Markets

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

New York, NY · On-site

$136K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Role Overview The Cboe FX and UST Data Engineering team is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. This ... Our proprietary tick database, built from the ground up using Java, is highly available and ...

NxT Level

Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$134K - $177K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We're looking for a senior or staff-level backend engineer to own and evolve the core systems that power Lighthouse. Our backend is Python and TypeScript, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, and serverless compute ...

NxT Level

Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY

$134K - $177K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We're looking for a senior or staff-level backend engineer to own and evolve the core systems that power Lighthouse. Our backend is Python and TypeScript, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, and serverless compute ...

NxT Level

Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$134K - $177K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We're looking for a senior or staff-level backend engineer to own and evolve the core systems that power Lighthouse. Our backend is Python and TypeScript, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, and serverless compute ...

Ripple

Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

New York, NY

$142K - $182K/yr

The Senior Staff Software Engineer, DevOps will contribute to the discovery, development, and ... Strong experience in either Python, Go, or Java * Experience managing extensive, multi-region ...

慨正橡扯

Lead Software Engineer - Java

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Collaborates with architects, engineering directors, and senior application engineers to identify ... on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience with Java/Spring/Spring Boot and ...

Kaizen Stackup

Staff Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and ... Java, C#, Go) • Extensive experience with web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and modern ...

Pearson

Staff Software Engineer

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering standards across the organization. * Contribute ... Java * Python * SQL * Demonstrated experience designing scalable, distributed systems. * Strong ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior staff software engineer java in Woodbridge, NJ is $152,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,200.00 and $166,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Infographic showing various Senior Staff Software Engineer Java job openings in Woodbridge, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,383 per year, or $73.3 per hour.

Staff Software Engineer

Pearson

Hoboken, NJ • Hybrid

$160K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - AI (Guided Study)
 

Pearson Learning Studio 

Overview 

Pearson Learning Studio is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical vision and architecture for our Guided Study platform. This role is designed for a deeply technical leader who thrives at the intersection of modern web architecture and emerging AI technologies, particularly agentic AI systems. 

You will serve as a hands-on technical authority, driving architectural decisions, mentoring senior engineers, and shaping next-generation AI-powered learning experiences. 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Leadership & Architecture 

  • Define and drive the architecture for scalable, high-performance web applications supporting Guided Study experiences. 

  • Lead system design discussions and make strategic technology decisions across frontend, backend, and AI components. 

  • Architect and implement AI-powered workflows using agentic AI frameworks and LLM-based systems. 

  • Design and optimize data pipelines and backend services using Java, Python, and SQL. 

  • Ensure best practices in scalability, observability, performance, and security. 

AI & Intelligent Systems Development 

  • Develop and integrate at least one Large Language Model (LLM) into production workflows. 

  • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines. 

  • Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to improve learning personalization and response quality. 

  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and define roadmap integration strategies. 

Full-Stack Engineering 

  • Lead frontend architecture using ReactJS. 

  • Develop backend systems using Java and Python. 

  • Design and optimize relational databases and complex SQL queries. 

  • Ensure clean API design and seamless frontend-backend integration. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Partner closely with Product, Data Science, UX, and Content teams to deliver intelligent learning features. 

  • Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering standards across the organization. 

  • Contribute to technical strategy and long-term platform evolution. 

Required Qualifications 

  • 10+ years of experience in design, architecture, and development of web applications. 

  • Agentic AI systems 

  • Strong experience in At least one Large Language Model (LLM) 

  • Experience in Prompt Engineering 

  • Experience in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) 

  • Hands-on experience in ReactJS 

  • Hands-on experience in Java 

  • Hands-on experience in Python 

  • Hands-on experience inSQL

  • Demonstrated experience designing scalable, distributed systems. 

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system-thinking capabilities. 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience deploying AI systems in production environments. 

  • Familiarity with vector databases and embedding pipelines. 

  • Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP). 

  • Experience in EdTech or learning platforms. 

This is a hybrid work setup, where the candidate will be required to work three days onsite at our Hoboken office.

Applications will be accepted through February 10. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:  

The full-time salary range for this role is between $160,000 - $175,000

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here

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