Staff Software Engineer

Overview

Discover our galaxy Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 700,000 talented freelancers with 70,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different: 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 Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

Role

Staff Software Engineer

at Malt, you play a pivotal role in shaping the company's technical direction, architecture, and execution. Staff Engineers are technical leaders who innovate to build solutions that will support the company's growth. This is achieved through individual contributions, applying technical skills to deliver products that will revolutionise the world of freelancing. You provide technical leadership by addressing organization-wide design and architectural challenges and guiding their implementation. You also play an active role in the lead engineering group, contributing to the definition and enhancement of company-wide software and systems engineering standards. Key responsibilities

Lead High-Impact Projects : Lead, plan, and drive the execution of large, complex, and sometimes high-risk engineering projects that span across multiple teams or systems. Architectural Design : Design, develop, and implement scalable, efficient, and robust software solutions and systems. Set Technical Vision : Define the short-term and long-term technical strategy and roadmap for a critical area, domain, or the organization\'s technology infrastructure. Raise the Bar : 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. Mentorship and Coaching : Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to engineers, particularly Senior and mid-level engineers, to help them develop their skills and advance their careers. Coordination and Alignment : Act as a "glue" person, coordinating technical efforts and communication across multiple squads, departments, and stakeholders (e.g., Product Managers, Engineering Managers). Influence Engineering Culture : Champion and cultivate a robust engineering culture that prioritizes ownership, excellence, and speed.

Our Tech Stack

Frontend: TypeScript, Vue.js, Nuxt, Zeroheight Backend: Kotlin, Java Spring Boot, Gradle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Redis Platform: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Datadog, Terraform, ArgoCD, Gitlab CI Mobile: Flutter, Swift, Kotlin Data: BigQuery, Looker, Spark, Python

Life @ Malt

Remote Culture : Strong remote culture with most of the team working full-remote throughout Europe. Guild Days : Technical guilds: Practice sharing, continuous training, experimentation and technology watch. Tech Conferences : Annual Malt Tech Days, organized and presented by Malt’s engineering team. Opportunity to attend major tech conferences. Career Path : Detailed career path allowing you to set achievable objectives and progress over time.

About you

Technical Expertise : 10+ years of professional software development, with experience in a product company (SaaS, fintech, marketplace). Proficient in Java or Kotlin, comfortable navigating complex backend architecture, APIs, and data models. AI‑Driven Innovator : Passionate about AI topics; you keep up to date and have worked on AI topics, whether for internal productivity or in a product. Clear leadership : Able to work effectively in uncertain environments, balancing technical objectives with business priorities. Technical Mentor : Strong technical and craft skills, able to disseminate best practices and coach developers, including ML engineers. Product Mindset : Curious about the "why" behind features, proactive in proposing improvements and owning delivery from A to Z. Resourceful : Always finds a way to get things done, even under staffing constraints. Impactful : Demonstrates ownership and problem-solving skills with high agency. Strong interpersonal abilities : Excellent written and oral English; French is a bonus.

How to join the mission?

Initial call with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner to understand your background and aspirations (approximately 45 minutes). Interview with the future manager (VP Engineering) to discuss experience and role specifics (approximately 60 minutes). Product case and debrief with PM, Design & EM to explore collaboration, conflicts, delivery, and innovation. Technical case and debrief with staff engineers to validate mastery of technical and architectural subjects. Final interview with the CTO to discuss Malt’s long-term vision (interview at the Paris office).

Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally Onboarding:

First week in Paris to learn about culture, products, and services with other onboardees. Equity:

Every Malter is entitled to stock options. Lunch vouchers : €9/day on Swile card. Transportation:

50% reimbursement (any type of transport). RTT:

8 to 12 days off per year. Malt sabbatical:

After three years, one month paid sabbatical leave. Free books:

Request books relevant to Malt’s business and they’ll be ordered for you. Remote work:

Full remote or hybrid from Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Lille, Marseille. Annual team building events

Ready? Get your ticket to Malt At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without 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.

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