Staff Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team technical execution, aligning architecture and delivery across multiple squads and core domains
• Design and evolve microservices patterns to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability
• Drive cloud and deployment improvements across AWS and containerized environments
• Partner with engineering and product leaders to translate ambiguous problems into clear technical plans
• Establish standards for service design, APIs, and relational data modeling (SQL)
• Strengthen monitoring and operational visibility using New Relic and Kibana
• Mentor and unblock engineers through design reviews, pairing, and practical guidance
• Reduce technical risk and complexity while balancing near-term delivery with long-term architecture health

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including leading technical direction through architecture proposals
• Proven experience building and operating microservices in production environments
• Hands-on experience with AWS and containerized deployment environments
• Working knowledge of monitoring and logging practices using New Relic and Kibana
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational data modeling for high-integrity systems
• Comfort working across a multi-language backend ecosystem (ASP.NET, Python, C#, Ruby)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with web teams and front-end technologies like Next.js and React
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical partners

About the Company

Playlist is building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. Through brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, we empower businesses and individuals to make aspirations into actions, fostering meaningful, real-world connections through technology.