Job description
About Ditto:
Ditto is redefining how data moves at the edge. Our mission is to make it seamless for developers to build resilient, real-time applications, regardless of network conditions. Whether you’re in a stadium, airplane, or remote military base, Ditto’s peer-to-peer sync engine ensures devices stay connected and data stays consistent, even without internet. With more than $145 million in funding and trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto powers mission-critical experiences across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, defense, and more. As a globally distributed, fast-growing startup, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the wide range of perspectives needed to solve the world’s hardest connectivity problems.
About the Position:
Help us ignite the future of data synchronization as a Staff Software Engineer at Ditto! We are seeking a software engineer to design, implement and test mission critical applications that enable optimized command and control and situational awareness using Ditto’s technology. You will work on a small team, partnered with end-users, that handles the full end-to-end implementation from design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support and troubleshooting.
As a Staff Software Engineer you will:
- Lead technical implementation for Ditto’s App Builder
- Be an expert on best practices for developing mobile and web applications using Ditto at scale
- Advocate for customers’ needs, working with the engineering and product teams to debug and reproduce problem reports and escalate problems to include other team members as needed.
- Work with the developers and product managers to design and build interfaces (UI and API) to meet their needs.
- Drive cross-functional alignment by translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable plans that resonate with both engineering and business stakeholders.
- Act as a technical leader and mentor, providing architectural guidance while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Communicate engineering priorities effectively—ensuring that strategic objectives are well-understood across product, design, and leadership teams.
- Lead system design efforts end-to-end, from initial discussions to implementation and scaling, while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged throughout.
- Champion engineering excellence, setting the standard for code quality, design clarity, and thoughtful collaboration across the stack.
- Support application development teams with delivery requirements and pipelines (security/authentication, integration and test, and production distributions)
What you’ll need:
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant time spent in full stack development roles.
- Deep experience with frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript) and backend frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, or Rust).
- Strong understanding of database systems, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
- Proficiency in cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proven ability to build scalable, secure, and performant systems end-to-end.
- Strong architectural mindset: Able to design modular, maintainable systems that scale.
- Experience with system design, service decomposition, and technical roadmapping.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when working with cross-functional teams (product, design, data, and leadership).
Nice to Haves:
- Development background in multiple languages: Kotlin, Swift, Rust
- Experience on multiple mobile operating systems: iOS & Android
- Experience developing with lowcode/nocode software and APIs
- Experience building libraries/frameworks/SDKs for distributed platforms
- Experience with mesh networks, BLE, Wifi, and other mobile transports/radios
- Experience with network administration, performance testing, or troubleshooting
The Benefits of Building with Us
We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We believe everyone on the team should have a stake in what we’re building. Benefits vary by region to make sure you’re covered in the ways that matter most. In the US, that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts. In the UK, we offer private healthcare through Vitality, a pension plan, and region-specific coverage. For our team members elsewhere in the world, we work with our global employer platform to offer equitable benefits and coverage.
Regardless of where you live, everyone at Ditto can utilize flexible time off. And while we work remotely, our Atlanta and San Francisco offices are open if you ever want a place to work or meet up with teammates.
Apply Anyway
At Ditto, we believe success isn’t defined by a flawless resume, a set number of years of experience, or checking every box in a job description. What matters most to us are qualities like grit, resilience, and adaptability. If you’re excited about our mission but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Use your application to tell us how you’ll make an impact here. We’re always looking for exceptional people ready to grow with us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.
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