Provide architectural direction and oversight for multiple products or teams within a business unit, ensuring systems are designed for scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.
Identify and address technical challenges that span across teams and require coordination beyond a single product.
Partner with business unit leadership to align initiatives with division-level strategies and standards.
Apply strong diagramming and modeling skills to communicate complex system designs, data flows, and architecture decisions clearly across teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate with Lead Engineers to ensure delivery execution is technically sound and aligned with broader business-unit objectives.
Work closely with product and business leadership to ensure technical solutions meet current and future business needs.
Influence technical decisions and build consensus across teams and stakeholders at the business-unit level.
Mentor engineers and technical leads, fostering professional growth and developing the next generation of technical leaders.
Promote best practices in design, coding, testing, and operations across multiple teams.
Serve as a role model for technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Lead the design and implementation of complex, business-unit-wide initiatives, often requiring integration across multiple systems or domains.
Contribute code directly to projects while working alongside Lead Engineers, ensuring hands-on involvement in delivery and setting a high standard of technical excellence.
Anticipate long-term technical risks, manage technical debt, and proactively propose improvements.
Support incident response, helping teams identify root causes and implement systemic fixes that benefit the business unit as a whole.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 4+ years in a technical leadership role.
Significant experience architecting, building, and scaling software systems in complex environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts across multiple teams or products.
Strong ability to evaluate trade-offs and guide teams toward solutions that balance business needs with technical integrity.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
Track record of mentoring and developing engineers at multiple levels.
Deep understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and operational excellence, independent of any specific technology stack.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
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Frequently: Job requires this activity between 50% - 75% of the time
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Individual Competencies
As an Inmar Associate, you:
At Inmar, we put people first and that means empowering our associates to thrive at every stage of life and career. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support a wide range of lifestyles and life stages.
Eligible associates have access to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance options
401(k) retirement plans with company match
Health Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
We also offer:
Flexible time off and 11 paid holidays
Family-building benefits, including Maternity, Adoption, and Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement and certification support, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning
Wellness and Mental Health counseling services
Concierge and work/life support resources
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Perks and discount programs
Please note that eligibility for some benefits may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be governed by specific plan or program terms.
At Inmar, compensation reflects our belief in integrity, transparency, and the value of individual contributions. The hiring range for this position is:
136,542.38 - 227,570.63 USD AnnualThe final offer may vary based on factors such as geographic location, job-related skills, education, certifications, work experience, and other relevant considerations.
Depending on the job level and role, it may include:
Annual discretionary bonuses through our Core Company Performance Bonus Plan
Equity grants, sign-on bonuses, and other tailored incentive opportunities
Additional discretionary compensation, such as:
Growing Revenue Incentives
Corporate or VIP Bonuses
Deferred compensation opportunities
The actual annualized salary offered at the time of hire will be communicated in the candidate’s offer letter. We remain committed to fairness and transparency across all locations. Where required, including for remote-eligible roles, local pay ranges are disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
This position is not eligible for student visa sponsorship, including F-1 OPT or CPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Staff Software Engineer • 6116 - Chicago, IL