Senior Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
Full Time
#Product
#Engineering
#Ruby on Rails
#Architecture
#Software Development
#Database
#Problem Solving
#Analytical Skills
#Software Engineering
At BDG Media, we power a diverse portfolio of influential digital brands like Bustle, Nylon, W, and Inverse. We are a technology-driven organization headquartered in New York City, and we take immense pride in our engineering team. We build the systems that allow our editorial staff to scale and our business to generate nine-figure revenues. We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer who is ready to take ownership of our internal Enterprise Resource Planning software and help us continue to innovate at a massive scale.
What you'll be doing
- You will lead the architectural design and development of our core internal ERP system, which serves as the foundation for our operational and financial success.
- You will manage the full product lifecycle, taking features from initial concept and ideation through to deployment and long-term maintenance.
- You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders in sales, marketing, and ad operations to translate complex business requirements into efficient, user-friendly software solutions.
What you'll bring
To succeed in this role, you should have a deep technical background and a collaborative spirit. We are looking for the following qualifications:
- At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong, demonstrated focus on Ruby on Rails.
- Proven expertise in architecting, building, and scaling complex, high-traffic applications.
- A deep understanding of database schema design and the ability to build robust, fault-tolerant systems.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, allowing you to make strategic technical decisions that align with our broader business goals.
- Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical implementation and the needs of non-technical stakeholders.
What you'll get
We value our team members and strive to provide a flexible environment where you can do your best work. As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- The flexibility of a hybrid work environment.
- The opportunity to work on high-impact systems that support a global media portfolio reaching over 223 million readers.
- A collaborative culture where you can influence the future of our internal infrastructure and platform strategy.





