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Location: London, UK - Hybrid (3 days from the office)
Why Deliveroo?
We're building the definitive online food company, transforming the way the world eats by making hyper-local food more convenient and accessible. We obsess about building the future of food, whilst using our network as a force for good. We're at the forefront of an industry, powered by our market-leading technology and unrivalled network to bring incredible convenience and selection to our customers.
Working at Deliveroo offers a unique environment to build a career motivated by impact. You will experience personal growth, contribute significantly to the company's scaling efforts, and be part of a larger mission impacting communities.
What you'll do?
As a Staff Software Engineer, your work will contribute to group goals and occasionally lead projects beyond your direct team. You will report to managers and group leads, working collaboratively to deliver results.
Technical Execution:
You will be recognized as an expert in at least one technical area, sought after for reviews and advice by multiple teams.
Your responsibilities include forecasting project timelines, managing risks, setting sustainable team paces, defining technical solutions for business problems, and understanding the context of company decisions.
You will also align non-adjacent teams to resolve complex challenges, coach team members, and support leadership development.
You will lead your team's technical direction and influence strategic decisions, building relationships across teams.
Staff Engineers are expected to lead engineering interviews and help set standards for lower levels, contributing to recruiting efforts.
While not all experience areas are required, familiarity with the following is appreciated:
* Readable, well-designed, well-tested software
* Web applications in languages like Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust
* Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
* Web architecture at scale (20krpm+)
* NoSQL data backends (Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Memcache)
* Logistical software solutions
Workplace & Diversity
We prioritize employee welfare and offer comprehensive benefits across health, family, finance, community, and growth. We embrace diversity, welcoming individuals regardless of gender, race, sexuality, religion, or personal preferences.
Our benefits include:
* Competitive salary with potential bonuses and relocation support
* Up to 5% pension contributions
* Equity options for some roles
* Free Deliveroo Plus, team lunches
* Generous leave policies, volunteer days
* Healthcare, gym memberships, wellbeing apps
* Flexible benefits like dental insurance, critical illness cover
Work-life benefits include parental leave, home office setup, learning platforms, ERG events, and more.
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