Senior SDE

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious Software Engineering Intern to join our engineering team. You will write production-ready code, collaborate directly with senior engineers, and build features used by real users from day one. High performers will be considered for a full-time Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) at the end of the internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain clean, scalable frontend or backend features under senior mentorship.
• Write modular, testable code and assist in unit testing and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and peers in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Participate in code reviews, tech discussions, and sprint planning.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and core object-oriented/functional programming principles.
• Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or Go) through personal projects, coursework, or open-source contributions.
• Working knowledge of REST APIs and relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Basic familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, fast learning ability, and genuine curiosity about software engineering.

About the Role

Pendo is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead teams building core product capabilities across Analytics, Guides, and Platform services. These are the systems that power how hundreds of millions of end users experience the software.

In this role, you will drive execution against business objectives, direct complex initiatives from kickoff through delivery, and build a team that operates with clarity and focus. You will set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and partner closely with product, design, and senior engineering leadership to keep teams aligned and moving. You default toward action, push teams to deliver value daily, and actively use AI tools as part of how you work.

If you're energized by directing high-impact teams, developing strong engineers, and building a culture where craft and velocity coexist, this role is a great fit.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Hiring

• Create an environment where engineers are encouraged to take risks, experiment, and challenge the status quo.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers through clear expectations, coaching, and timely feedback.
• Own hiring end-to-end, partnering with recruiting to attract and close top engineering talent.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture grounded in ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Delivery & Execution

• Maintain a high bar for velocity, predictability, and quality.
• Own team execution against product and engineering goals.
• Partner with Product and Design to define roadmaps, scope work, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Identify and remove blockers, manage risks, and ensure strong planning and prioritization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, design, infrastructure, and other engineering teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences.
• Align team priorities with broader organizational goals and strategy.

Operational Excellence

• Drive improvements in system reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Establish strong practices around monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience managing and growing engineering teams.
• Proven track record of hiring and building high-performing teams.
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in a product-driven environment.
• Strong technical foundation in backend, distributed systems, or full-stack development.
• Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and change while maintaining execution.
• Actively uses AI tools in day-to-day work and helps drive adoption across teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on analytics products, user-facing SaaS platforms, or data-intensive systems.
• Experience managing teams across both frontend and backend domains.
• Familiarity with modern cloud environments and scalable architectures.
• Experience working in distributed teams across multiple time zones.