Staff Software Engineer in London

About the company

Just Eat Takeaway is a leading online food delivery marketplace, connecting consumers and restaurants through its platform in 22 countries.

Job description

We're hiring a Staff Engineer to lead a highly impactful engineering team within AI Innovation & Incubation, driving future growth for the company. This role creates significant impact by leading the design of performant AI Agentic and Autonomous delivery solutions, enhancing shopping experiences for millions of customers. Key Responsibilities: - Lead system architecture design and third-party integration planning, collaborating with multiple business stakeholders to ensure exceptional user experiences. - Drive rapid prototyping and influence stakeholders to align projects with JET goals, making critical technical decisions for experimentation and scalability. - Oversee agile development processes, ensuring efficient workflows and timely deliverables while providing clear communication and owning the technical roadmap.

Job benefits

- Annual health benefits stipend worth $1000 for wellness activities like gym memberships or healthy meal services. - Unlimited paid time off policy, allowing employees flexibility for personal commitments and promoting work-life balance year-round. - Professional development budget of $1500 per year for conferences, courses, or certifications, fostering continuous learning and growth.

Job requirements

- Possess extensive experience in software engineering and system architecture, demonstrating leadership in complex technical projects. - Proficient in event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and big data processing, with expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, influencing technical decisions and proactively managing priorities in a dynamic work environment.