Staff Software Engineer, Components – Device Actions

SmartThings

. Chart the long-term direction for one or more Components and Device Actions domains .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $139,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating distributed microservices and RESTful APIs, with a strong focus on security, maintainability, and performance. Proven leadership in guiding multi-team initiatives and coaching engineers to elevate organizational standards.

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JVM Languages (Java, Kotlin)Distributed Microservices DesignAWS Cloud ServicesTerraform and DockerAI Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Production Software EngineeringMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful API DevelopmentEvent-Driven SystemsDatabase Management (DynamoDB, Relational Databases)Design ReviewsZero-Downtime MigrationsFailure TestingKubernetesContainer Orchestration

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Spring BootMicronautKafkaAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Multi-Tenant PlatformsObservabilityOperational ToolingProduction Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDockerDynamoDBJavaKafkaKotlinKubernetesMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Chart the long-term direction for one or more Components and Device Actions domains
Own large, ambiguous, multi-team initiatives from initial design through production launch
Design reliable, performant, and secure services for device capabilities, device groups, locations, and ownership transfer
Lead modernization of the technology stack while balancing security, maintainability, and cost
Shape adoption of AI-assisted development and operational tooling
Partner with global platform, product, and partner teams to align priorities with product and business goals
Coach engineers at every level and build practices that raise organizational standards
Share responsibility for production support from planning through deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of production software engineering experience with a record of Staff-level leadership
Fluency in JVM languages, such as Java and Kotlin
Experience with JVM frameworks, such as Spring Boot and Micronaut
Hands-on experience designing and operating distributed microservices and RESTful APIs on AWS at scale
Experience with Terraform and Docker
Knowledge of DynamoDB and relational databases
Experience with event-driven systems built on Kafka or similar technologies
Working knowledge of AI development tools and practices
Ability to lead design reviews and steer direction across teams
Ability to turn complex problems into simple solutions
Clear written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
Desired: zero-downtime migrations and large-scale data backfills on live systems
Desired: observability, failure testing, and disciplined release practices
Desired: Kubernetes and container orchestration in production
Desired: agentic coding tools and sharing effective practices
Desired: multi-tenant platforms with permissions, usage limits, and rate limiting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health
HSA with employer contribution
Life and disability insurance
FSAs for health and dependent care expenses
401(k) with a 5% employer match
Unlimited PTO
12 paid holidays
Generous parental leave policy: 8 weeks fully paid parental leave and 8 additional fully paid weeks for childbirth recovery leave
Education reimbursement program for eligible employees
Access to O’Reilly learning resources
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging forums, groups, and ongoing projects
Parking stipend covering monthly garage costs
Onsite EV chargers
In-office catered lunches once a week
Access to onsite gym
20% annual target bonus based heavily on individual performance