[Remote] Staff Engineer - Engineering Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arlo Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to creating innovative and reliable security solutions. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the architecture and modernization of their Java-based cloud platform, ensuring scalability and high performance while driving best engineering practices.ResponsibilitiesDefine and evolve scalable, high-availability distributed system architectureLead modernization of microservices and modular Java platformsEstablish technical roadmaps aligned with product and business prioritiesDevelop high-performance backend services using Java and Spring BootOptimize systems for scalability, low latency, and reliability under heavy loadStrengthen CI/CD, containerization, and deployment automation practicesDrive best practices in observability, security, and system reliabilityArchitect and operate cloud-native systems on AWS (EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora, S3, etc.)Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL data models for performance and scaleLeverage AI tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to accelerate design, refactoring, testing, and modernization while ensuring enterprise-grade quality and security standardsInfluence technical direction across teamsPartner with Product, DevOps, SRE, and Security to align engineering initiatives with business goalsSkills10+ years of backend engineering experience, primarily in JavaStrong expertise in Spring Boot and distributed systems architectureHands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelinesAdvanced experience with SQL and DynamoDBExperience operating high-throughput systems (1M+ requests/min)Real-time or event-driven systems expertise (MQTT, streaming)Strong understanding of observability, distributed tracing, and performance tuningSolid knowledge of OAuth2/OIDC and security best practicesDemonstrated cross-team technical leadership and mentorship capabilityProven experience building and operating large-scale production systems on AWS (7+ years preferred)IoT or event-driven domain experience preferredBenefitsBonusEquityFull range of benefitsCompany OverviewWe are a passionate and diverse group of thought leaders, creators, and developers across all disciplines dedicated to changing how people protect and connect with the people and things they love. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.arlo.com.Company H1B SponsorshipArlo Technologies, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 16 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 19 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.