Staff Software Engineer, Platform

Matterport, a leading provider in digital transformation of the built world, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the Matterport Platform, which serves as the foundation for all Matterport products and services, handling billions of requests monthly.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment, focusing on building scalable services and features using Kotlin, Python, and various modern technologies. The role involves working with both relational and non-relational databases, implementing microservices architecture, and handling complex API development.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA. The role requires strong expertise in backend development, with experience in cloud environments, messaging frameworks (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $175,000 to $205,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, mental health support, and various lifestyle perks. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, values mentorship, and wants to contribute to a product that's transforming how people interact with built environments. The position offers the chance to work on technology that impacts millions of buildings across 170+ countries, making real estate more accessible and valuable through digital transformation.