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About the Role
As a Staff Software Engineer at Malt, you will shape the company's technical direction, architecture, and execution. You will innovate to build solutions supporting company growth through individual contributions and by addressing organization-wide design and architectural challenges. You will also play an active role in the lead engineering group, contributing to software and systems engineering standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and drive the execution of large, complex, and sometimes high-risk engineering projects that often span across multiple teams or systems.
- Design, develop, and implement scalable, efficient, and robust software solutions and systems.
- Define the short-term and long-term technical strategy and roadmap for a critical area, domain, or the organization's technology infrastructure.
- Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and high-quality engineering processes, including conducting thorough code reviews.
- Provide architectural guidance and foster operational excellence.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to engineers, particularly Senior and mid-level engineers.
- Act as a "glue" person, coordinating technical efforts and communication across multiple squads, departments, and stakeholders.
- Champion and cultivate a robust engineering culture that prioritizes ownership, excellence, and speed.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development.
- First experience in a product company (SaaS, fintech, marketplace…)
- Highly proficient in Java or Kotlin.
- Comfortable navigating complex backend architecture, APIs, and data models.
- Passionate about AI topics and keeping up-to-date with the latest developments.
- Experience working on AI topics, whether for internal productivity or in a product.
- Excel at working effectively in uncertain and evolving environments.
- Manage the interaction between technical objectives and business priorities.
- Strong technical and craft skills enabling effective dissemination of best practices.
- Ability to provide valuable coaching to “classic” developers or ML engineers.
- Think beyond the code and be curious about the “why” behind features.
- Proactive in proposing improvements and owning delivery from A to Z.
- Demonstrate excellent ownership and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of agency in driving solutions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- French is a valuable bonus.
Skills
- Java
- Kotlin
- Backend Architecture
- APIs
- Data Models
- AI
- Technical Leadership
- Mentorship
- Coaching
- Communication
Location
- Paris
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Benefits
- Onboarding program in Paris
- Equity (stock options)
- Lunch vouchers (€9/day)
- 50% transportation reimbursement
- Healthcare insurance
- RTT (8-12 days off per year)
- Gymlib (Wellpass) membership
- Malt sabbatical (one month fully paid every three years)
- Free books for learning
- Hybrid work policy
About the Company
- Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 1,000,000 talented freelancers with 100,000+ companies.
- Founded in 2013, Malt is transforming how work gets done through its tech-powered, human-centered platform.
- A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries.
- A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth.
- Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI.
- A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently.
Equal Opportunity
- Malt is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
- Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.
- Your profile may be subject to background screening.