Senior Staff Software Engineer

The YouVersion Senior Staff Engineer is primarily responsible for leading large-scale technical solutions across multiple engineering disciplines. This role extends influence across engineering discipline boundaries to shape technical strategy, creates alignment between different engineering disciplines, and influences senior leadership decisions. The Senior Staff Engineer drives technical excellence throughout the organization while serving as a key technical authority and mentor. The Senior Staff Engineer utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. 

We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day. 

• Lead large-scale technical initiatives that span multiple engineering disciplines.
• Create alignment between different engineering disciplines on technical approaches and strategies.
• Serve as a technical authority for primary engineering discipline.
• Drive organizational-level technical decisions that balance innovation, stability, and organizational goals.
• Cast strategic vision with engineering and organization leadership.
• Design and implement scalable architectural solutions that address complex organizational challenges.
• Set high standards for code quality, resilience, and scalability across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Drive consistency in technical practices and standards across engineering disciplines.
• Shape technology selection and implementation strategies for major initiatives.
• Establish security standards across engineering disciplines, promoting a security mindset.
• Ensure technical solutions align with overall organization objectives and long-term technical vision.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to audiences at all levels, from engineers to executive leadership.
• Mentor engineers across multiple disciplines, helping them grow in technical expertise and leadership.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization to understand organizational needs.
• Represent the engineering organization in cross-functional discussions.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with demonstrated experience leading large-scale technical solutions.
• Outstanding communication skills across all levels, from mentoring engineers to presenting to leadership.
• Ability to establish trust and effective communication across engineering discipline boundaries.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to balance technical excellence and business requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align multiple teams on technical direction.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex technical initiatives.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred.
• 9+ years of related work experience.
• Previous experience as a Staff Engineer or equivalent level.

Benefits We Offer

・ Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

・ Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

・ Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

・ Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

・ Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

・ Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

・ Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

・ $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

・ Casual dress and work environment.

・ And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. 

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.