ServiceNow · Mountain View, CA

Staff Software Engineer at ServiceNow — Mountain View, CA

Full-timeMountain View, CA$166,500–$291,400/yearPosted 2026-08-03Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

  • 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
  • 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.

Work Personas

Equal Opportunity Employer

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