What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer - R&D position at ACV?
Who we are looking for:
Join our cutting-edge Research & Development team as a Staff Engineer. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining critical Python-based applications and leveraging cloud technologies to accelerate our research efforts and shaping the future of ACV Auctions. Your expertise in Python and cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) will enable you to collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers, driving innovation and contributing to the design and implementation of groundbreaking technologies that will have a significant impact on our industry.
What you will do:
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and well-documented Python-based applications and tools to support diverse R&D projects.
Utilize cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) for infrastructure management, data storage, compute resources, machine learning and data analysis.
AWS:
S3, Glacier, EC2, Lambda
GCP:
Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Compute Engine, Dataflow, BigQuery.
Collaborate closely with research scientists, engineers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of cutting-edge technologies and prototypes.
Develop and implement automated testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of Python applications and cloud infrastructure.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Python programming best practices, cloud computing technologies, and relevant scientific domains.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing infrastructure and workflows through automation and optimization.
Document technical designs, implementations, and operational procedures.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
Mentor junior talent
Perform additional duties as assigned.
What you will need:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or similar discipline
6 years’ experience
Expert proficiency in Python programming, including experience with common libraries and frameworks such as FastAPI, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, and OpenCV.
Solid experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms: AWS or GCP. Experience with both is highly preferred.
AWS: Experience with IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, and others.
GCP: Experience with IAM, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Dataflow, BigQuery, and others.
Expert understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and version control (Git).
Experience working in a research and development environment, collaborating with scientists and engineers on complex projects.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Compensation: $160,000.00 - $205,000.00 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.#LI-RG1
No immigration or work visa sponsorship his position.
Salary : $160,000 - $205,000
