Staff Software Engineer

Skip to main content Go to homepage Menu Saved Jobs (0) EN Filter Languages English English Canadian Français Canadian French View all jobs Search Jobs Find jobs for Location Radius miles 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Search Staff Software Engineer Newark, United States Apply now Save job Posted 05/20/2026 Job reference 13639 Experience level Experienced Hire Job category Engineering & Technology Line of business Insurance At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Employment eligibility to work in the United States is required, as Moody’s will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. Skills and Competencies8+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-impact, multi-team technical projectsProficiency in Java, Scala, C#, C++, or PythonExperience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL data storesProven development of production-quality RESTful APIs and microservicesExperience with cloud-native application development using Docker and Kubernetes, as well as on-prem solutionsStrong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principlesFocus on scalability, availability, reliability, security, and cost-effective executionDemonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using tools such as Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiencyEducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experienceResponsibilitiesThe Staff Software Engineer leads the design and delivery of complex, large-scale technical solutions while influencing strategy, mentoring engineers, and driving high-impact outcomes across multiple teams.Define and execute multi-year, multi-team technical strategies with measurable business impactDeliver large-scale, high-stakes projects that exceed quality and reliability standardsDrive alignment across engineering teams to prioritize impactful customer outcomesInfluence technical roadmaps and strategic decisions through sound engineering judgmentMentor engineers and foster a strong culture of technical excellence and growthDesign, build, and maintain scalable and resilient software architecturesProactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical risksPartner with product teams to align technical trade-offs with customer valueAbout the TeamThe Data Platform Engineering team supports key products and platform components within Moody’s Insurance group, including Risk Modeler, Data Bridge, Underwrite IQ, and the Unified Data Store. The team focuses on building...