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Senior Staff Engineer (Developer Experience)

iFood
Location
Brasil
Posted
16 days ago
Department
CHAPTER ENGENHARIA | TECH
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven experience as a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer or equivalent in platform engineering, developer experience, or infrastructure
  • Deep knowledge of CI/CD, build systems, SCM, and runtime/containers
  • Ability to operate with ambiguity and prioritize solutions in unstructured contexts
  • Proven ability to influence teams without formal leadership
  • Experience operating critical systems with high demand and improving delivery metrics
  • Ownership mentality from conception to operation
Nice to have
  • Experience with Go (Golang), Java/Kotlin
  • Familiarity with GitLab CI, Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes, service mesh
  • Knowledge of observability tools like Datadog and OpenTelemetry
  • Experience with developer productivity metrics like DORA/SPACE and InnerSource
  • Familiarity with AI applications in development tools
What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Engineer in Developer Experience at iFood, you will lead the evolution of CI/CD platforms, build systems, and development tools that enhance engineering productivity. Your role involves solving complex problems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high standards of quality and security in engineering practices. You will also represent Developer Experience in architectural discussions and drive innovation within the domain while maintaining operational excellence.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant autonomy and problem-solving in ambiguous situations
  • Expectations for mentoring and influencing beyond formal authority
  • Emphasis on innovation within established frameworks may require balancing creativity with operational demands
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