[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Python

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pandora, part of SiriusXM, is a leader in audio entertainment and services. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Planning team, you will define the technical direction of ad buying systems, architect cloud-native backend services, and drive modernization initiatives.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of scalable, maintainable services that power ad buying and the complicated parts to itArchitect and evolve the Slingshot platform toward modern and cloud-native paradigmsDrive end-to-end execution — from design and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and performance optimizationCollaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data Engineering, DevOps, and SRE to deliver high-impact, integrated ad buying capabilitiesPartner with data, UI, billing, and ad trafficking teams to optimize end-to-end ad buying workflows through intelligent automationChampion observability, reliability, and operational excellence using Datadog, Grafana, and modern CI/CD practicesMentor engineers across teams, fostering a culture of technical rigor, inclusion, and continuous improvementInfluence long-term architecture and technology strategy, aligning with SiriusXM’s broader ad tech roadmapSkills7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a Staff or equivalent senior technical leadership roleExpertise in Python (Django, FastAPI, or similar frameworks) and backend architecture (e.g. microservices)Strong foundation in distributed systems and data pipelines, with hands-on experience in Kafka, Celery, or AirflowExperience with ad serving or delivery platforms (e.g., Google Ad Manager, AdsWizz, Triton)Deep familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automationProficiency with observability tools (Datadog, Sentry, Grafana) and CI/CD workflowsDemonstrated success leading cross-team technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and influencing large-scale architectureBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experienceMust have legal right to work in the U.SBenefitsThis role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentivesCompany OverviewPandora is an ad-supported audio entertainment streaming marketplace that provides internet radio and recommendation services. It is a sub-organization of Sirius XM. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.pandora.com/.