Senior Staff Software Engineer

About the role

OneTrust is seeking a technical leader to guide product direction and improve system efficiency within our AI-Ready Governance Platform. You will mentor engineering teams and solve complex architectural challenges while ensuring our data governance solutions remain stable and performant. In this capacity, you will own the design decisions that shape critical product features and influence the technical integrity of our offerings. You will be responsible for driving system efficiency initiatives that enhance platform reliability and scalability for our global customer base. The role requires you to balance strategic vision with hands-on implementation details across multiple software components. You will act as a thought partner to product and engineering stakeholders, aligning technical constraints with business objectives. This position is pivotal in fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the development organization.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and debug software components across the platform to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Define long-term product roadmaps and set technical strategy in collaboration with product leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead and influence multiple engineering teams, providing high-level mentorship to 3-4 engineers to elevate their technical growth.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize existing software performance to meet stringent service level objectives.
• Collaborate with testing teams on performance plans and support requirement development to ensure comprehensive quality coverage.
• Foster cross-functional relationships and drive decision-making processes that align engineering efforts with organizational goals.
• Recommend new technologies to boost organizational productivity and evaluate their applicability to current architecture challenges.
• Conduct code reviews and architectural assessments to maintain high standards of software quality and maintainability.
• Participate in on-call rotations to address critical production incidents and provide technical leadership during escalations.
• Contribute to the development of engineering best practices, standards, and documentation to streamline team workflows.
• Analyze system metrics and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in product capabilities.
• Support recruitment efforts by interviewing candidates and providing technical assessments for prospective engineering hires.
• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming sessions, technical guidance, and constructive feedback on deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards while implementing features that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 13 years of professional experience in software development roles with a proven track record of delivering complex systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture to build and maintain scalable backend services.
• Background in building complex web systems and applying software development methodologies such as Agile and DevOps.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational capabilities to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor staff to achieve high-performance engineering outcomes.
• Experience with version control systems, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines to ensure reliable software releases.
• Demonstrated skill in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team, with strong ownership of deadlines and deliverables.
• Understanding of data privacy and security principles to ensure governance features are implemented correctly.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for team meetings, customer visits, or company events as required by business needs.
• Commitment to upholding OneTrust policies regarding ethical conduct, diversity, and professional behavior in the workplace.
• Readiness to adapt to changing priorities and contribute to a dynamic product development environment.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a technical or business discipline that provides advanced knowledge in relevant domains.
• Experience managing web services at scale, including handling high traffic loads and distributed system complexities.

Practical notes

• Compensation includes equity RSUs, annual performance bonuses, and retirement account support to recognize and reward contributions.
• Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and company-paid privacy certification exam fees to support professional development.
• All official communication will originate from @onetrust.com, @us.greenhouse-mail.io, or @docusign.net email addresses to ensure authenticity and security.
• OneTrust prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law to maintain an inclusive work environment.
• The engagement model is office-first, requiring typically three days per week in-office to facilitate collaboration and team cohesion.
• Candidates must be located in Bengaluru, India, due to role requirements and team synchronization needs.
• Application deadlines are not specified; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered for upcoming hiring cycles.
• This role involves significant responsibility in shaping technical direction and influencing engineering practices across the organization.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a balance of technical expertise, leadership qualities, and collaborative mindset to thrive in this position.