Staff Software Engineer

Strength in Trust OneTrust’s mission is to enable innovation through the responsible use of data and AI. We believe that ensuring data is trusted shouldn’t slow teams down—it should accelerate what’s possible. This led us to develop the first technology platform for responsible data use in 2016. Today, with AI representing the latest and most impactful expansion of data yet, OneTrust is once again redefining what responsible innovation looks like. OneTrust, the AI‑Ready Governance Platform™, unifies regulatory intelligence, automation, and connected governance workflows so businesses can continue to move at the speed of AI while ensuring good governance to prevent data misuse at scale. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, OneTrust is shaping the future where trusted data becomes a transformative force for business and society. The Challenge   We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help lead technical direction in support of D eveloper E xperience at OneTrust. Staff Engineers determine their own approach on complex, often ambiguous assignments, and their technical judgment is trusted well beyond their immediate team.  Your Mission   Technical Leadership & Architecture   • Lead design and architecture for major features or components, ensuring alignment with the broader system architecture.  • Independ ently d etermine approach and methods on complex, ambiguous assignments without an established playbook.  Cross-Team Collaboration   • Partner with other engineering teams, and architecture to shape solutions before implementation begins.  • Build working relationships and technical credibility beyond your immediate team.  Quality & Standards   • Establish and champion engineering best practices adopted by your team and beyond.  • Maintain a strong focus on customer outcomes Mentorship   • Mentor Senior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow their technical judgment and scope of ownership.  You Are   Someone who independently determines methods and approach on new , complex assignments, and who is sought out by other engineers for technical guidance beyond your own team. You think in terms of systems and tradeoffs, not just individual tickets.  You are comfortable working with primarily internal customer s like other engineering teams. Your Experience Includes   • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related technical field  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience  with Java, Python, Typescript or any other stack (full stack preferred). • Demonstrated track record leading technical initiatives that span multiple engineers or systems  • Deep expertise in frontend and/or backend technologies relevant to OneTrust's platform, including cloud architecture experience  • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code , Cursor, Codex , Devin, Windsurf, or similar) in a professional setting, with genuine enthusiasm for applying AI to accelerate delivery Bonus Points For • Experience implementing and operating internal developer portals such as Backstage Where we Work We are embracing an office-first culture, encouraging three days a week in office for most roles, with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and celebrate in person. Each role may have specific requirements or flexibility depending on the scope of the position, so we encourage you to verify this with your recruiter during your first interview. Benefits As an employee at OneTrust , you will be part of the OneTeam . That means you’ll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity RSUs, annual performance bonus