Staff Software Engineer

About Ridepanda:
Ridepanda is on a mission to make sustainable commuting options accessible to everyone by offering personalized e-bike, e-moped, and e-scooter subscriptions. As we scale, we are focused on building a best-in-class platform that ensures security, privacy, and seamless integration with our global partners. We are looking for a Staff Engineer who is passionate about driving technical excellence, mentoring, and leading projects that have a lasting impact.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic team and take ownership of architecting and executing large-scale projects such as SOC2 compliance, GDPR readiness, IoT device integration, and internationalization (i18n). In this role, you will mentor other engineers, contribute to building a culture of technical excellence, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance our platform's reliability and security.
Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Execute Large Projects : Lead the technical design and execution of key initiatives such as SOC2 compliance, GDPR compliance, IoT integrations, and internationalization.
• Mentorship : Mentor and coach other engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Culture of Excellence : Contribute to fostering an engineering culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high standards.
• System Architecture : Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and efficient systems.
• Stakeholder Management : Work closely with leadership, product management, and other departments to ensure alignment on technical solutions and priorities.
• Best Practices : Promote and enforce engineering best practices for coding, testing, and deployment across the team.
• Hands-On Contribution : While the role is focused on leadership, you'll still be expected to contribute hands-on when necessary, especially for complex problems.

Qualifications:

• Experience : 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years at a staff or principal level, leading the architecture and execution of large-scale technical projects.
• Strong Knowledge of Compliance & Security : Experience with SOC2, GDPR, or other security frameworks, and the ability to implement and scale solutions that meet these requirements.
• IoT Expertise : Familiarity with IoT integrations, protocols, and security concerns.
• Internationalization (i18n) : Proven experience with internationalizing software systems and handling localization challenges.
• Mentorship & Leadership : Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead by example, promoting a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, or similar), cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), and modern frontend frameworks.
• Excellent Communication : Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ruby on Rails, Postgres, React, GCP: 5+ years with technologies in our stack
• Compliance Certifications : Experience with achieving and maintaining SOC2 compliance or related certifications.
• Open Source Contributions : Active involvement in the open-source community or a strong personal project portfolio.
• Start-Up Experience : Previous experience working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.

Why Ridepanda?

• Work on meaningful projects that contribute to a more sustainable world.
• Join a passionate and innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and diversity.
• Competitive salary, stock options, and benefits package.