Staff Software Engineer

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started. Join us to put AI to work for people.

Design and build highly reliable, performant and secure platform building blocks Influence the platform team roadmap and own the evolution of multiple platform areas Partner within and across engineering teams to provide cross cutting solutions Consistently deliver deadline sensitive work that is interdependent with other engineering teams Challenge the status quo and be responsible for continuous improvement of the platform Regularly participate in peer code and engineering design reviews Qualifications 5+ years of experience designing, building, shipping, and maintaining products or platforms B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or an equivalent field Experience building and integrating with API-based platforms and have a good understanding of REST and other RPC based systems Experience building and maintaining microservices in Python/Golang/Java/C++ Desire to work at a startup pace with a high degree of ownership Demonstrated ability to communicate complex engineering concepts concisely and clearly to product and other cross-functional stakeholders Strong motivation, gumption, and an appetite for continuous, incremental changes and completing challenging projects fast High level of curiosity about engineering outside of your immediate discipline and an incessant desire to learn Willingness to learn and an openness to giving and receiving feedback For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $166,500 - $291,400, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

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ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.  Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable