Staff Software Engineer, Enterprise

Synthesia

Europe
Base: eur/gbp/chf 130,000; equity: stock option pl...
Remote (from eu country, uk or switzerland)
7+ years software engineering experience
Backend development at scale
Distributed system design expertise
Synthesia is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its remote team in Europe to work on core enterprise platform systems, focusing on backend services. The ideal candidate should have at least seven years of experience in backend development, particularly with enterprise-grade systems, and will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative AI technology and work within a dynamic, fast-paced culture

Job Summary

  • Synthesia is the world's leading AI video platform trusted by over 90% of the Fortune 100 for enterprise communication.
  • The role focuses on building secure, reliable, and scalable backend services for the largest customers while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Candidates will own complex projects spanning multiple teams, translating business requirements into long-term technical solutions.

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Synthesia is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its remote team in Europe to work on core enterprise platform systems, focusing on backend services. The ideal candidate should have at least seven years of experience in backend development, particularly with enterprise-grade systems, and will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative AI technology and work within a dynamic, fast-paced culture.

Salary

Base: EUR/GBP/CHF 130,000; Equity: Stock option plan included; Benefits: 25 days leave plus local holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years software engineering experience
  • Backend development at scale
  • Distributed system design expertise
  • Production system ownership
  • Observability and incident response

Nice-to-have

  • Full stack development experience
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Enterprise-grade security knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Agile delivery methodology

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of software engineering experience
  • Senior or Staff level operational experience
  • Experience with enterprise-grade systems
  • Production system ownership and reliability management

Work Rights

Must be located in an EU country, UK, or Switzerland

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