The Engineering Architect Team

The Architecture team is a small group of very senior engineers reporting to our VP of Engineering Excellence, working broadly across the organization in collaboration with Engineering, Product, and Security.  We partner deeply with other Engineering teams for large projects, and provide direction and architectural guidance for smaller initiatives.  We have a dual-pronged charter to “level up the tech stack and level up the people stack” via both technical contributions and partnerships/mentoring.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to Auth0’s future technology direction.  Through your experience, knowledge of industry trends, and technical abilities you will provide guidance, build proof of concepts, and deliver production software implementations that help Auth0 Engineering teams move faster by using and developing standard patterns and technologies. You will also help advance the engineering culture and help uplevel other engineers. Note that while this role involves a lot of guidance, documentation, and leadership, it also requires substantial hands-on coding and development of both applications and systems.

What you’ll be doing

• You will collaborate with Product, Security, and Engineering teams to define and continually improve Auth0’s technology stack and architecture.
• Foster and lead innovation in the IAM space, with a strong focus on Agentic Identity
• Lead initiatives to enhance, scale, and evolve Auth0’s product offerings.
• Embed within Engineering teams across the organization for large projects, while providing guidance and lighter touch engagements for smaller initiatives.
• Design, architect, and document large scale distributed systems.
• Lead the development of complex, broadly-scoped functionality in a very large and deep set of services and components.
• Teach by doing: coding, optimizing, and troubleshooting Node.js and Go applications in collaboration with feature development teams.
• Implement features and create consistent foundations using technologies such as AWS, Azure, Node.js, Go, MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes.
• Investigate, understand, and resolve bottlenecks in our ability to scale, use resources efficiently, and maintain a 99.99% uptime SLA.
• Drive technical decision making while striving to find the right balance between factors such as simplicity, flexibility, reliability, cost, and performance.
• Participate in “round table” discussions and mentor team members and engineers throughout the organization to level up our people.
• Participate in our Engineering Leadership Team with other architects, directors, and executives.
• You will join our Incident Commander on-call rotation. Members of our team do periodic on-call rotation for high-severity incidents to help up-level our responses After spending time getting acquainted with our applications, systems, and processes, and getting training to 

What you’ll bring to the role

• Passion and thorough understanding of what it takes to build and operate secure, reliable systems at scale.
• Knowledge of Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML.
• Industry knowledge of the Authorization and Authentication spaces.
• Experience in building AI Agents, and/or MCP servers applications. 
• Experience with security engineering and application security.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to adjust your communication style to the intended audience, whether communicating with senior executives, customers, engineers, or product managers.
• Mastery and deep understanding of hands-on software development building distributed systems.
• Experience with API-first applications using REST and/or gRPC.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and container deployments, particularly Kubernetes in AWS/Azure.
• Prior experience with application performance management, tracing, and performance testing tools.
• Excellence at creating clarity and alignment for technical initiatives. 
• Great ability to build trust through collaboration with multiple teams and get consensus on a vision.
• Knowledge of application security and cloud security best practices.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience working on cloud applications.

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!

- Deep experience in Node.js (Javascript or Typescript), or Golang.

#LI-Hybrid

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#LI-Hybrid

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As a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, you'll be the guardian of our platform's reliability and performance, ensuring millions of hospitality transactions flow seamlessly across the globe. You'll architect and implement scalable AWS cloud solutions that keep the most ambitious hotels running 24/7, while fostering a culture of automation, resilience, and continuous improvement across our engineering teams.

Our SRE Team:

We're a bottom-up, collaborative team that thrives on healthy debate and shared ownership of our infrastructure. You'll have endless opportunities to influence architecture decisions while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies at scale. We believe the best solutions come from engineers who are empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Design and implement a reliable and scalable AWS architecture to meet the needs of the organization.
• Maintain and support highly loaded Kubernetes (EKS) clusters and infrastructure-related components.
• Support the CICD process with ArgoCD and GitOps.
• Automate the platform deployments with Terraform infrastructure-as-code.
• Develop and continuously improve product Observability and Monitoring systems based on the Grafana, Prometheus, DataDog, and Cloudwatch.
• Respond and participate with Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis, ensuring minimal impact on services.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with development teams to establish monitoring best practices and ensure systems meet reliability targets. 
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and maintain security best practices.
• Infrastructure support rotation providing guidance to other engineering teams.

What Sets You Up for Success:

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps or SRE working within the AWS ecosystem.
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and Helm charts.
• Experience with designing, building, and supporting CI/CD pipelines with ArgoCD and GitHub actions.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code methodologies with Terraform.
• Experience with Observability and Monitoring with Grafana, Prometheus, DataDog, and Cloudwatch.
• Experience with Incident Management, full-stack troubleshooting, performance analysis, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Experience with Web application systems such as Nginx, Ingress controllers, load balancing, and Content Delivery Networks. 
• Experience with Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora) and Middleware technologies (Redis, Memcached, and SQS)
• Good networking skills with VPC, Security Groups, and Network ACLs.
• Ability to work remotely and manage your own time in a global team.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Bonus Skills to Stand Out:

• Advanced experience with Database Administration (Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience working in a PCI-compliant environment.
• Experience working with Kong API Gateway.

Compensation: Depending on your skills and experience, you can expect your annual compensation to be between $145,000 - $165,000

#LI-REMOTE #LI-IK1

GTreasury, now a Ripple solution, was acquired by Ripple in 2025, marking a significant expansion into the multi-trillion-dollar corporate finance arena.

GTreasury has more than 40 years of experience supporting some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated companies. Integrating its treasury command center into Ripple’s technology stack gives corporates the ability to move, manage and optimize liquidity in real-time, across traditional and digital assets, under one expanded umbrella.

Join us to build the future of corporate treasury and the infrastructure that powers the Internet of Value.

We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Staff Data Scientist and Engineer passionate about building a world-class platform through a world-class team. Driving the technical direction the technology, the evolution of team, and the engineering excellence to make magic happen.

What You’ll Do:

• Technical Leader Platform Data team to build a robust, scalable and resilient data platform serving all portfolio applications
• Collaborate with solution teams, product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based Data platform and solutions
• Make decisions on the solution and the design, architecture, and delivery of systems
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and evaluating technical design & code
• Active coach and mentor to your team and grow them in their skills
• Drive agile development and analytical methodologies every day
• Strive to continuously improve the operations, processes, methodologies, technology choices, and practices of the team
• Interact with your team, customers, and peers to share information and improve cross-department processes
• Strive for transparency and partnership between our engineers and our business partners
• Engage in concept discussions, and proposed technology solutions, to meet business objectives and influence such decisions
• Work with multi-functional project teams on solution architecture options for design
• Ensure all work meets quality, operational, and architectural standards needed for organizational success
• Participate in the team’s YBIYRI model (you-build-it-you-run-it), which includes participating in their on-call pager rotation.

Who You Are:

• Leadership acumen, first and foremost
• Strong aptitude with software development lifecycle and engineering excellence processes, Agile methodologies, and the ability to project manage moderately sized projects
• Deep data engineering experience in complex distributed systems
• Strong technical acumen which allows you to be responsible for the technical domain
• Hands-on approach and ready to deep dive into code details with the team
• Strong communication, coordination and influencing skills
• Expert in automation with ETL process, data movement with data medallion architecture
• Deep knowledge and experience with languages/frameworks/tooling (Databricks, SQL, Python, PowerShell, C#/.NET, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Data Lake/Lakehouse, Qlik, Zoho Analytics, Azure PaaS services)
• Expertise with Izenda, SSRS and AWS Data Services a bonus

Optiver Chicago is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to support and advance the data capabilities of our local research team and contribute to our broader Lakehouse architecture vision. In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge tools like Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake, translating experimental research workflows into scalable, production-grade systems.

As a critical engineering presence in Chicago, you'll directly influence local data strategy while collaborating with our Global Research and Data Platform teams. Your work will drive real-time insights, enable predictive analytics, and power decision-making across the trading lifecycle.

This role combines hands-on data engineering, cross-regional collaboration, and platform innovation—all within a high-performance, data-driven environment.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build, and maintain reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Structured Streaming, Databricks, and our in-house high-performance tools
• Optimize and productionize research workflows with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with power users to develop and share reusable patterns, templates, and onboarding pathways
• Define, document, and enforce data engineering best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and drive a culture of continuous learning and DataOps excellence

What You’ll Get

• Immediate impact on the data systems powering world-class research and real-time trading decisions.
• A unique opportunity to shape Lakehouse engineering in the United States and influence global data architecture.
• High autonomy to own complex workflows and template “how-to” solutions across teams.
• Close collaboration with quant researchers and traders to unlock predictive insights and trading alpha.
• Partnership with best-in-class engineers across Chicago, Amsterdam, and Sydney.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who you are:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, delivering robust pipelines at scale
• Advanced Python skills and deep experience with Apache Spark and the Databricks platform
• Familiarity with Delta Lake, streaming data systems (e.g., Kafka), and distributed compute environments
• Solid understanding of cloud-native data architectures (preferably AWS) and infrastructure cost optimization principles
• Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and modern orchestration tools
• Bonus: Experience with system-level languages (e.g., C++, Rust) and exposure to MLOps or MLflow
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and deliver outcomes in fast-paced environments
• Clear communicator who collaborates well with researchers, traders, and engineers alike
• Enthusiastic mentor and strong advocate for engineering rigor and platform scalability
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Optiver Chicago is seeking a seasoned Data Architect to support and advance the data capabilities of our local research team and contribute to our broader Lakehouse architecture vision. In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge tools like Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake, translating experimental research workflows into scalable, production-grade systems.

As a critical engineering presence in Chicago, you'll directly influence local data strategy while collaborating with our Global Research and Data Platform teams. Your work will drive real-time insights, enable predictive analytics, and power decision-making across the trading lifecycle.

This role combines hands-on data engineering, cross-regional collaboration, and platform innovation—all within a high-performance, data-driven environment.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build, and maintain reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Structured Streaming, Databricks, and our in-house high-performance tools
• Optimize and productionize research workflows with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with power users to develop and share reusable patterns, templates, and onboarding pathways
• Define, document, and enforce data engineering best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and drive a culture of continuous learning and DataOps excellence

What You’ll Get

• Immediate impact on the data systems powering world-class research and real-time trading decisions.
• A unique opportunity to shape Lakehouse engineering in the United States and influence global data architecture.
• High autonomy to own complex workflows and template “how-to” solutions across teams.
• Close collaboration with quant researchers and traders to unlock predictive insights and trading alpha.
• Partnership with best-in-class engineers across Chicago, Amsterdam, and Sydney.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who you are:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, delivering robust pipelines at scale
• Advanced Python skills and deep experience with Apache Spark and the Databricks platform
• Familiarity with Delta Lake, streaming data systems (e.g., Kafka), and distributed compute environments
• Solid understanding of cloud-native data architectures (preferably AWS) and infrastructure cost optimization principles
• Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and modern orchestration tools
• Bonus: Experience with system-level languages (e.g., C++, Rust) and exposure to MLOps or MLflow
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and deliver outcomes in fast-paced environments
• Clear communicator who collaborates well with researchers, traders, and engineers alike
• Enthusiastic mentor and strong advocate for engineering rigor and platform scalability
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As an AI Software Engineer, you’ll spend your days architecting and building AI-powered systems that leverage foundational models like OpenAI, Claude, and Llama to solve real business problems. You’ll balance hands-on development of backend services and APIs with designing scalable AI integration patterns, building experimentation frameworks, and ensuring seamless deployment across our technology stack.

You’ll work closely with product managers to translate business needs into technical implementations, collaborate with data scientists on model integration, and guide teams on adopting the latest AI capabilities. You’ll drive rapid test-and-learn cycles, prototyping solutions that unlock significant business opportunities. You’ll also champion best practices for responsible AI implementation, ensuring our solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.

This role is perfect for an expert generalist who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to be at the forefront of AI innovation, turning cutting-edge technology into practical business solutions.

Team: Embedded within the AI Pathfinder team, collaborating across a cross-functional group of ~8–10 engineers, data scientists, and product managers within the Technology zone

Similar job titles: AI Platform Engineer, AI Engineer

WHAT WE’LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:

AI Solution Development

• Design and build backend services and APIs that deploy AI-powered features using foundational models
• Implement scalable architectures supporting AI workflows, automation, and data processing pipelines
• Create end-to-end solutions that translate high-level business problems into functional AI implementations
• Build experimentation frameworks enabling rapid iteration and deployment of AI functionalities

System Integration & Architecture

• Integrate AI services into complex technology stacks, ensuring seamless interoperability
• Connect AI capabilities with microservices, AWS platform components, and Redshift data systems
• Manage complex dependencies across multi-stack environments
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability

Innovation & Experimentation

• Drive test-and-learn cycles with rapid prototyping of AI-driven solutions
• Evaluate and adopt new AI frameworks, tools, and capabilities
• Build proof-of-concept solutions for the company’s most exciting problems
• Stay current with the evolving AI ecosystem to guide technical decisions

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with product managers to understand and translate business requirements
• Work with data scientists on model integration and optimization
• Coordinate with frontend engineers on API design and feature delivery
• Document system designs, APIs, and workflows for knowledge sharing

WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE: 

• 5+ years of backend software engineering with strong Python skills; experience with Java is a plus
• Proven track record designing and developing scalable APIs and distributed services (FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS Services, Bedrock), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML services and managing AI API dependencies (OpenAI, Claude, LangChain, vector databases)
• Practical knowledge of AI orchestration frameworks and data pipeline tooling (Redshift, Temporal)
• Test-and-learn mindset with strong rapid prototyping abilities
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience with responsible AI principles, data privacy, and system reliability

Software Architect – Inspire11  

Elevens, as we call ourselves here, are curiously smart, purposefully scrappy, and dedicated to the highest standard of quality. By being true to ourselves and others, we create a respectful environment that enhances collaboration, drives growth through high expectations, and ensures alignment with our core values. Inspire11 is more than a modern business and technology consulting firm; we're a revolution. We work differently — and it shows. Every move we make is tied to measurable value, and our success aligns with our clients’ success. We partner to simplify the complex, solve sustainably, and stay ahead by continuously pushing our own thinking forward. Value creation isn't something we talk about — it's something we live, every day. 

At Inspire11, we're not just offering a job; we're providing a platform for you to transform the future. You'll feel right at home here if you think differently, build boldly, and lead with impact. We're a place where your unique perspective is valued, your boldness is celebrated, and your potential is unleashed. 

• Growth Through Challenge:  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and accountability. At Inspire11, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful impact. You'll work alongside elite consultants who challenge you to expand your skills and think even more creatively. 
  
• The Autonomy to Do Your Best Work: Here, outcomes matter more than outputs. It's about the value we create. You'll have the autonomy to shape your work, drive decisions, and make an impact—not just for our clients but for your growth. You'll be challenged to think strategically, anticipate needs, and solve problems. Bold thinking, creative approaches, and challenging conventional wisdom are part of our DNA. Our clients rely on us to lead them into what's next. 
• Diverse Perspectives Driving Innovative Solutions: We champion inclusivity and authenticity, knowing that diverse perspectives drive better solutions. You'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, knowing that's where true innovation happens. We also believe that doing great work should be fun. Our culture thrives on energy, camaraderie, and appreciating the unique contributions that make Inspire11 an amazing place. Our teams get energy from being the best they can be. 

What you can expect in this role: 

• Lead highly collaborative, cross-functional development teams across multiple client projects in diverse industries
• Partner with key stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs, Directors, and business leaders) to shape and drive strategic technology initiatives
• Own the full software development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and architecture through implementation and rollout
• Design, develop, and support complex, mission-critical applications and systems
• Define and maintain architecture standards, best practices, and technical guidelines
• Contribute to the evolution and enhancement of both new and existing applications, platforms, and components 

Tools for success: 

• Experience architecting and delivering end-to-end software solutions—from modern front-end interfaces (React) to scalable back-end systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
• Proven full-stack development skills with deep expertise in JavaScript (React, Node.js), Java/Kotlin, Python, and designing/documenting APIs
• Adept at selecting the right tools, languages, and frameworks to match the needs of each unique software solution
• Skilled in working directly with clients to lead projects from ideation to delivery in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Experienced with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and modern version control using Git
• Skilled in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a strong foundation in database design and development using both relational and non-relational systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Passionate about mentoring, continuous learning, and shaping a modern, forward-thinking engineering culture
• Actively explores AI/ML technologies and integrates them into solutions; stays current with trends in the evolving AI landscape 

This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships. 

Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Inspire11’s Privacy Policy: https://www.inspire11.com/privacy-policy/  

For more information regarding our compensation and benefit offerings please see below: 

Software Engineer – Inspire11  

Elevens, as we call ourselves here, are curiously smart, purposefully scrappy, and dedicated to the highest standard of quality. By being true to ourselves and others, we create a respectful environment that enhances collaboration, drives growth through high expectations, and ensures alignment with our core values. Inspire11 is more than a modern business and technology consulting firm; we're a revolution. We work differently — and it shows. Every move we make is tied to measurable value, and our success aligns with our clients’ success. We partner to simplify the complex, solve sustainably, and stay ahead by continuously pushing our own thinking forward. Value creation isn't something we talk about — it's something we live, every day. 

At Inspire11, we're not just offering a job; we're providing a platform for you to transform the future. You'll feel right at home here if you think differently, build boldly, and lead with impact. We're a place where your unique perspective is valued, your boldness is celebrated, and your potential is unleashed. 

• Growth Through Challenge:  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and accountability. At Inspire11, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful impact. You'll work alongside elite consultants who challenge you to expand your skills and think even more creatively. 

• The Autonomy to Do Your Best Work: Here, outcomes matter more than outputs. It's about the value we create. You'll have the autonomy to shape your work, drive decisions, and make an impact—not just for our clients but for your growth. You'll be challenged to think strategically, anticipate needs, and solve problems. Bold thinking, creative approaches, and challenging conventional wisdom are part of our DNA. Our clients rely on us to lead them into what's next. 
• Diverse Perspectives Driving Innovative Solutions: We champion inclusivity and authenticity, knowing that diverse perspectives drive better solutions. You'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, knowing that's where true innovation happens. We also believe that doing great work should be fun. Our culture thrives on energy, camaraderie, and appreciating the unique contributions that make Inspire11 an amazing place. Our teams get energy from being the best they can be. 

What you can expect in this role: 

• Collaborate closely with clients to design and build custom technology solutions tailored to business needs.
• Develop responsive, declarative front-end user interfaces using ReactJS and modern JavaScript libraries, while also building complex back-end systems using Java (or Scala/Kotlin), C#, Node.js, or Python. 
• Design, develop, and support critical applications and system components from end to end.  
• Write and execute unit tests; troubleshoot and recommend solutions for complex technical issues.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of both new and existing applications across the full stack. 

Tools for success: 

• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of both new and existing applications across the full stack. 
• Proficient in full-stack development with expertise in either modern JavaScript & React, or backend-languages like Java, Kotlin, Python, etc., along with API design and documentation 
• Experienced with both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and database schema design.   
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (primarily AWS), containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).   
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and version control using Git.   
• Passion to mentor other engineers, driving technical excellence, while contributing to a strong engineering culture.
• Actively explores and integrates AI/ML technologies into development workflows; stays up to date on the rapidly evolving AI landscape and market trends.   
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current with evolving technology trends, frameworks, and best practices.   
• Excellent communicator with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and take initiative across varied responsibilities.    

This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships. 

Inspire11 is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Inspire11’s Privacy Policy: https://www.inspire11.com/privacy-policy/  

For more information regarding our compensation and benefit offerings please see below: 

U.S. Compensation & Benefits  

Compensation at Inspire11 
Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Wage Act, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level, with similar levels of ability or experience, should be similarly compensated. We also believe that the most critical factors driving compensation should be an Eleven’s skill, experience, performance, responsibility, and effort. We may also consider an employee’s length of service, relevant education, training, or certification, and the requirements of a specific job. We may also consider whether the cost of living or competition for talent in specific markets requires adjustments in compensation for employees in those markets. Our goal is to fairly compensate all our Elevens based on these factors within the Company’s financial ability.   

Compensation may be increased or decreased at Inspire11’s discretion based on an employee’s performance reviews, market conditions, and the Company’s financial performance. Inspire11 will always notify an employee in writing before any change is made to their compensation.  

Bonuses 
We may allow employees in Sales, Recruiting, or Leadership to earn periodic bonuses based on sales, revenue, client-specific or practice-specific targets. These targets are communicated to each eligible employee via offer letter or annual update. All such target-based bonuses are calculated based on the Company and an individual’s periodic performance and will only be awarded if: (a) the employee is meeting performance expectations and is an employee in good standing of the Company; (b) the target is met; and (c) the Company’s current financial performance and market conditions permit the bonus to be paid out. All periodic bonuses are discretionary and are earned only when paid out.   

Each year, the Company will decide whether the Company’s financial performance, market performance, and business realities allow it to create an annual bonus pool. If the Company decides that annual bonuses may be awarded, then the Leadership Team will grant annual bonuses to employees in good standing based on the same factors discussed in the previous paragraph while also considering employees’ diligence, performance, expertise, skill, judgment, and experience. To be eligible to participate in this annual bonus pool, an employee must be hired by no later than October 1st of the preceding year. Annual bonuses and merit increases may be prorated based on hire date. Employees eligible for target-based periodic bonuses are not eligible to participate in the annual bonus pool.   

Options or Other Equity in Inspire11 
Inspire11 has a legacy program that allowed certain high-performing employees to purchase shares of the Company through an affiliate. The Company also has a newer program that grants options annually to high-performing employees based on their performance reviews, their managers’ recommendation, and leadership approval. These options have a vesting period associated with them.  

Benefits 
Full-time employees are eligible for the following contributory benefits, where premiums are partially paid by the Company and partially by the employee:   

• Medical insurance plans, 
• Dental insurance plans, and  
• Vision insurance plans.  

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits provided wholly by the Company:  

• Short-term disability, providing for a benefit of 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period; 
• Long-term disability, providing for 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67; 
• Life insurance, providing for a benefit of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum payout of $400,000;   
• A connectivity stipend of $325 annually; 
• Employee Assistance Program, providing for confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things.  

Full-time employees are also eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule, the Company matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of an employee’s salary.  

Depending on eligibility and their elections, full-time employees may also have access to certain tax-advantaged savings accounts set up through the Company, into which employees contribute withheld funds:   

• Flexible savings accounts
• Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts  
• Healthcare savings accounts
• Dependent care savings accounts  
• Commuter benefit accounts  

Paid Time Off and Leave 
Inspire11 grants all eligible employees any statutory leave required by federal, Illinois, or other applicable law, such as FMLA, bereavement, sick leave, emergency leave, jury duty or witness leave, and VESSA leave.   

In addition, Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.   

Inspire11 offers paid parental leave to full-time employees who have been with the company for at least one year. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, while non-birthing parents are eligible for up to 6 weeks. Short-term disability (STD) benefits are also provided following childbirth. When combined with PTO and STD, birthing parents may receive a total of 18–20 weeks of paid leave. Lastly, Inspire11 has eight paid holidays.  

Other Benefits 
Inspire11 also maintains other programs that provide additional benefits to employees, such as:   

• Impact to 11: a charitable giving matching program where, after being employed by Inspire11 for a year, employees may request that a qualifying charity receive up to $500 in matching donations each year. 
• Professional development benefits for qualifying employees: a program allowing for reimbursement of certain course materials and costs on a discretionary basis for employees who have been at Inspire11 for at least 6 months, with supervisor’s approval. 
• Regular gifts of Inspire11 clothes, office items, and swag.  

Disclaimer 
This document applies only to the United States and to Inspire11 LLC, not our worldwide partners.  

Inspire11 reserves the right to change the benefits offered to employees in accordance with applicable law based on business needs, market conditions, and financial stability. Before changing any benefits, Company will notify all employees of the change and will update this document.  

EEOC 
Inspire11 is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at hr@inspire11.com, or inform your recruiting partner. 

About this position: 

We are seeking a Staff Engineer with a strong background in modern web development technologies and a passion for building high-quality, distributed applications within our Platform’s Shared Services group. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and collaborates well with peers, including coaching junior team members.

What you'll be doing:

Strategy

• Design scalable, maintainable, and secure service architectures.
• Identify opportunities for platform-wide improvements, new service development, and reduction of technical debt.
• Contribute to long-term platform vision and help shape standards for engineering excellence.

Technical / Execution

• Build backend services using C# and TypeScript for web and background worker applications.
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases; PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
• Design, containerize, and deploy services with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build and optimize cloud infrastructure using AWS or similar platforms.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Apply security best practices across applications and infrastructure (secure coding, vulnerability assessments, secrets management).
• Ensure reliability and scalability through test automation, performance profiling, and optimization.
• Integrate and manage third-party APIs with robust monitoring and management practices.
• Explore and implement AI/ML-driven features or integrations into applications.

Team / Collaboration

• Act as a technical mentor, multiplying team impact by elevating skills and practices of peers and junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, other Staff Engineers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver platform solutions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex backend issues across the stack.
• Contribute to engineering culture by modeling ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset.

.Research / Best Practices

• Stay current on emerging technologies in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and secure software practices.
• Share learnings and elevate engineering standards across teams.
• Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and developer experience.
• Identify and advocate for adoption of new technologies that create leverage for the business.

What success looks like:

• You consistently deliver high-impact projects on time, meeting both technical and business objectives.
• You’re seen as a trusted technical leader who raises the bar for engineering excellence across the team.
• You proactively identify opportunities to optimize performance, security, and scalability, and successfully implement solutions.
• You coach and influence peers, creating a ripple effect that improves team performance and morale.

What you bring:

• Proficiency with C# and TypeScript for backend services.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, with PostgreSQL expertise preferred.
• Expertise in system architecture, designing secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms.
• Broad experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or equivalent cloud).
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
• Expertise in application and infrastructure security best practices.
• Strong understanding of testing and automation practices.
• Experience in performance optimization for reliability and scalability.
• Proficiency in third-party API integration and management.
• Experience (or strong interest) in AI/ML applications in production systems.
• Demonstrated mentorship ability, helping elevate the technical impact of the team.
• Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces with strong problem-solving skills.

How you work: 

• Driven by Impact: You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.
• Strategic & Customer-Centric: You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.
• Curious & Growth-Oriented: You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.
• Collaborative & Resilient: You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.
• Accountable & Honest: You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.
• Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity. 

Our approach to compensation:

We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.

Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.

To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted. 

Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.

Salary Range: 

$ 190,000 - 230,000

#LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Provision, configure, and support server, network, and desktop equipment.
• Mature the automation efforts of the lifecycle of a server, including onboarding, patching, and sunsetting.
• Provide technical support to traders and other office staff, with a strong focus on user satisfaction.
• Perform data center work, such as cabling, server install/decom, and part replacement.
• Monitor and respond to application, operating system, network and hardware events quickly. Enhance existing monitoring infrastructure as needed.
• Document new projects and procedures. Improve upon existing documentation where needed.
• Work with network, trading, and operations staff as part of daily trading and on projects.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering, or IT with expected graduation in 2025/2026.
• Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, including operating systems, networking, and programming concepts.
• Experience with Linux and various Linux distributions. Examples: Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu.
• Bash and Python experience.
• Prior use and understanding of a version control system, such as Git.
• Familiarity with virtualization and containers, such as VMware and Docker.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, Salt Stack, etc... are a plus.
• Basic client-side and server-side SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc...) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, etc..) database experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Prior use of bare-metal server provisioning tools, such as Foreman, is a plus.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and stay calm under pressure.
• This position requires physical presence and is on-site (no remote work).