Staff Engineer I

About This Role

The Staff Engineer I is a senior individual contributor within the TSG Software Engineering team at Bain & Company. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will independently manage complex software modules and functions, aligning technical delivery with product vision while mentoring junior engineers.

What You'll Do

• Technical Delivery (75%): Lead module-level development for enterprise-scale browser or mobile applications. Collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments to design, build, and implement features using modern stacks including AI-assisted tools. Own end-to-end testing strategies for zero-defect delivery.
• Analyze user stories, define technical approaches, and support product roadmap planning.
• Architect scalable solutions involving microservices, APIs, and cloud-native patterns on Microsoft Azure or equivalent platforms.
• Research (10%): Evaluate emerging technologies in Gen AI, LLMs, RAG, embeddings, and vector databases to enhance application capabilities.
• Communication (10%) & Mentoring: Act as a technical leader for 1-3 less experienced engineers. Champion secure development practices and share best practices across the software group.

About You

• Experience: 8–12 years in software engineering with at least 2–3 years of technical leadership experience owning complex modules or driving architecture decisions.
• Tech Stack Proficiency: Backend languages (Python, .NET Core/Java/C#), Web frameworks (Angular, React, Next.js), Databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and Cloud services (Azure).
• AI & Security: Deep understanding of Gen AI integration patterns, prompt engineering, and secure development practices for AI-driven applications.