Staff Software Engineer - Core
GoGuardian4 months ago
Base Salary
$190k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain the GG App across Windows, macOS, and iOS.
- Own Windows installer engineering, including MSI/EXE packages and silent install flows.
- Build and maintain deployment paths for tools like Microsoft Intune and SCCM.
- Design and operate the auto-update system for the application.
- Write PowerShell and platform scripting for automation tasks.
- Navigate customer infosec constraints in application design.
- Build or integrate install/upgrade health reporting systems.
- Write IT-friendly documentation and deployment scripts.
- Lead application architecture decision-making for the Core team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature delivery.
- Champion AI adoption across engineering practices.
- Monitor and track performance and reliability of services.
- Build and operate supporting AWS infrastructure.
- Participate in planning and mentor other developers.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, focusing on desktop/client applications.
- Deep Windows platform expertise, including installer engineering and code signing.
- Strong PowerShell and scripting skills for automation.
- Experience deploying software at scale through enterprise systems-management tools.
- Hands-on experience with auto-update systems and background updaters.
- Knowledge of endpoint security and compliance realities.
- Familiarity with macOS and iOS deployment processes.
- Direct involvement in shipping production applications to end users.
- Competency in programming languages such as Go, C#/.NET, or Swift.
- Experience with monitoring, performance optimization, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, or Docker.
Tech Stack
About GoGuardian
GoGuardian builds software for K–12 schools, including web filtering, classroom management, and student-safety tools, and also operates the Pear Deck instruction platform. It sells subscriptions to school districts and administrators to manage student devices and support digital learning. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the privately held company raised a $200 million investment in 2021.