Software Engineer V - Internal Only

## Your job As a Software Engineer V at Indeed, you will provide technical leadership on complex, cross-cutting platforms and systems that enable teams across the company to build high-impact products efficiently and responsibly. You’ll work on initiatives that operate at scale, shape technical direction across multiple teams, and influence how new technologies are adopted and applied. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers, product leaders, and cross-functional partners to design extensible solutions, guide architectural decisions, and improve developer and system capabilities across Indeed. You’ll stay current on emerging technologies and help translate new capabilities into practical, scalable solutions that deliver business and user value. ## Who you are - Own the design and evolution of shared platforms, frameworks, or services that support multiple teams or product areas. - Provide architectural guidance and direct technical leadership for complex initiatives spanning teams or organizations. - Evaluate, experiment with, and guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve scalability, efficiency, reliability, or developer productivity. - Balance technical innovation with operational excellence, including cost, performance, security, and reliability considerations. - Mentor and influence engineers across disciplines, supporting technical excellence and long-term growth. - Partner closely with product managers and business partners to align technical strategy with business goals. - Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. ## Who we are - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience; or a PhD with 5 years experience - Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and APIs at scale. - Proficiency with data storage and access patterns, including SQL and NoSQL systems. - Experience evaluating or working with emerging technologies and integrating them into production systems. - Sense of ownership and accountability as a technical leader, with the ability to influence without direct authority. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and business contexts. ## Our mission As the world’s number 1 job site\*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers. (\*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025) ## Salary Range Disclaimer The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role. ## Salary Range Transparency Tier 1 - United States of America 166,000 - 248,000 USD per yearTier 2 - United States of America 183,000 - 275,000 USD per year Tier 3 - United States of America 202,000 - 304,000 USD per year Tier 4 - Unite…