Job description

As a Software Engineer VI at Indeed, you will operate as a Technical Fellow for the Interop space — the platform connecting Indeed to external ATS/HRIS partners (Big-4 and long-tail ATSs, agencies, and B2B integration surfaces). You'll own architectural direction across Interop's integration domains, partner closely with senior engineers, Product leads, and executive stakeholders to set technical strategy, and ensure our B2B integrations scale reliably as partner and volume growth accelerate. In this role, you'll work across Interop's integration systems, building deep domain knowledge of partner integration patterns and helping the org manage architectural change through clear design documentation and shared standards. You'll also serve as a technical resource for our Solutions Engineering team on complex partner integration issues, and provide cultural and technical leadership across a team of 40-50+ engineers. Success in this role is demonstrated by improved integration reliability and architectural simplicity, stronger Big-4/partner parity outcomes, sustained technical clarity across the Interop organization, and by leveraging our technology and strategy as a business unlock to drive growth and partner adoption. • Own architectural assessment and simplification efforts across multiple teams or domains. • Partner with senior engineers, technical leaders, and business partners to guide architectural decisions and system evolution. • Establish and promote effective mechanisms for documenting and communicating architectural decisions and trade-offs. • Translate architectural needs and user feedback into improvements for shared platforms, tools, or processes. • Contribute code and design improvements to internal systems as appropriate, setting a high bar for quality and maintainability. • Influence architectural standards and best practices across the engineering organization through collaboration and example. • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 15 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience; or a PhD with 8 years experience • Experience designing and evolving service-oriented architectures, distributed systems, APIs, and data platforms (SQL and NoSQL). • Experience applying AI/ML capabilities and AI-assisted engineering practices to accelerate architecture, development velocity, and integration quality at scale. • Demonstrated ownership and accountability as a principal technical and product contributor. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across engineering, product, and executive audiences. As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers. (*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026) The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site ( indeed.com ), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role. Tier 1 - United States of America 199,000 - 244,000 USD per year Tier 2 - United States of America 216,000 - 270,000 USD per year Tier 3 - United States of America 239,000 - 299,000 USD per year Tier 4 - N/A Tier 5 - United States of America 272,000 - 408,000 USD per year Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit indeed.com . If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview. For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page ( indeed.com ). Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity. We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment. Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome. Like other employers Indeed uses our own technologies to help us find and attract top talent from around the world. In addition to our site’s user and privacy policy found at indeed.com , we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy found at indeed.com . 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Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws. Reference ID: 47899 #INDSWE U.S. Remote Only - Posting Duration: • The deadline to apply to this position is 15 December 2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume. U.S. Remote & Massachusetts Roles It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Own architectural assessment and simplification efforts across multiple teams or domains.
Partner with senior engineers, technical leaders, and business partners to guide architectural decisions and system evolution.
Establish and promote effective mechanisms for documenting and communicating architectural decisions and trade-offs.
Translate architectural needs and user feedback into improvements for shared platforms, tools, or processes.
Contribute code and design improvements to internal systems as appropriate, setting a high bar for quality and maintainability.
Influence architectural standards and best practices across the engineering organization through collaboration and example.
Experience designing and evolving service-oriented architectures, distributed systems, APIs, and data platforms (SQL and NoSQL).
Experience applying AI/ML capabilities and AI-assisted engineering practices to accelerate architecture, development velocity, and integration quality at scale.
Demonstrated ownership and accountability as a principal technical and product contributor.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across engineering, product, and executive audiences.
(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026)
Tier 1 - United States of America 199,000 - 244,000 USD per year
Tier 2 - United States of America 216,000 - 270,000 USD per year
Tier 3 - United States of America 239,000 - 299,000 USD per year
Tier 4 - N/A
Tier 5 - United States of America 272,000 - 408,000 USD per year
For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page ( https://www.indeed.com/careers ).
Inclusion & Belonging
Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.
Agency Disclaimer
Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws.
Reference ID: 47899
The deadline to apply to this position is 15 December 2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume.
U.S. Remote & Massachusetts Roles

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Paid Time Off