Software Engineer IV

About this role

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.

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Day to Day

As a Software Engineer IV 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.

Responsibilities

Own the design and evolution of shared platforms, frameworks, or services that support multiple teams or product areas.
Provide architectural guidance and hands-on 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-te...