Staff Software Engineer

About the role

Join a leading engineering team dedicated to developing the cloud platform that supports millions of connected devices across various domains, including security, comfort, air, and water solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will take on the role of a technical leader for significant projects, guiding small teams of engineers and ensuring successful delivery across multiple system layers, from device integration to cloud services and application usage.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Oversee medium to large-scale projects from initial requirements gathering through design, implementation, and production stabilization.
• Lead a small group of 2-3 developers, providing technical guidance, breaking down tasks, and ensuring accountability for delivery.
• Engage in hands-on development while also managing leadership duties, remaining involved in critical coding and design choices.
• Facilitate collaboration among various teams, including Product, Firmware, Mobile, QA, SRE, DevOps, and partner teams, to ensure integrated solutions across different layers.
• Design and enhance backend services using C#/.NET on Azure within a distributed, event-driven framework.
• Create clear service contracts using OpenAPI, JSON Schema, and contract-first design methodologies.
• Architect and implement event-driven processes utilizing Event Hubs, Service Bus, IoT Hub, Event Grid, and internal messaging systems.
• Make practical architectural choices that consider scalability, reliability, project timelines, and long-term maintenance.
• Lead the discovery of technical requirements in partnership with Product and other teams, transforming vague inputs into precise technical designs.
• Produce high-quality documentation (RFCs, design documents, sequence diagrams, operational notes) to support efficient execution.
• Establish and maintain clear ownership boundaries, contracts, and integration expectations across systems and teams.
• Advocate for strong software engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, safe deployments, and gradual rollouts.
• Enhance observability, resilience, and operational readiness through metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting.
• Conduct performance evaluations and capacity planning for high-volume device telemetry and fan-out tasks.
• Participate in incident investigations, ensuring that insights lead to lasting fixes and improvements in the platform.
• Assume responsibility for features in production, including on-call duties, root-cause analysis, and long-term solutions.
• Identify platform deficiencies and propose initiatives to enhance scalability, reliability, developer experience, or cost-effectiveness.
• Serve as a technical contact for complex integrations that involve multiple services and teams.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in building and maintaining production-grade cloud systems, with extensive knowledge of C#/.NET, distributed systems, concurrency, and scalable service design.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers through the delivery process.
• Understanding of IoT Hub technologies or event-driven architecture with high throughput capabilities.
• Professional experience with Azure messaging services, including Event Hubs, Service Bus, and IoT Hub.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing methodologies, and consistent, reliable deployment practices.
• Experience managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, along with knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, Redis, etc.).
• Willingness to work in-office three days a week as part of the hybrid work model.

Nice to have

• Background in rigorous engineering environments or competitive technical programs, demonstrating analytical skills and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Capability to navigate ambiguity, make informed technical decisions, and maintain progress in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in developing connected-device or IoT platforms at scale.
• Proven ability to lead small teams without formal management roles.
• Strong written communication skills with a focus on clear, concise, and actionable documentation.
• Comfort in collaborating across organizational boundaries and influencing without formal authority.
• Experience in performance tuning, throughput optimization, and debugging distributed systems.
• A mindset oriented toward ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What's In It For You

• Opportunity to lead and deliver key platform projects that support millions of connected devices globally.
• Technical leadership role with the chance to shape architecture and not just write code.
• End-to-end ownership of projects, from concept through production and ongoing operation.
• Clear advancement opportunities toward Staff/Principal engineering or platform leadership positions.
• Access to a modern technology stack, including Azure cloud, event-driven systems, large-scale telemetry, Kubernetes, and contemporary DevOps practices.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible working arrangements.

About Us

Resideo is a global leader in smart home and building solutions, with well-known brands like Honeywell Home and First Alert. Our mission is to enhance comfort, security, connectivity, and control for individuals every day. Our products are utilized in over 150 million homes and businesses worldwide, covering intelligent climate solutions, security, sensing, water, and connected home technologies. Our diverse teams across engineering, manufacturing, software, product management, supply chain, and customer experience collaborate to shape the future of connected living through innovation and quality. At Resideo, we create products and experiences that enhance everyday life for millions globally. Learn more at www.resideo.com.

Job Identification: 17713

Job Category: Software Engineering

Posting Date: 2026-03-02

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 2201 Donley Drive, Suite 100, Austin, 78758, US

Incentive Eligible: N/A

Business: Resideo

Hiring Salary Range: The typical salary for this position ranges from USD $162,320 to $225,082 annually, varying by specific work location. Resideo determines base pay based on several factors, including market conditions, skills, and experience.

Benefits: Resideo offers comprehensive benefits, including health and life insurance, life assistance programs, disability insurance, a 401k plan, and vacation and holidays.

US Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: This position does not qualify for US visa sponsorship.