Senior Staff Software Engineer
N-able · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Engineering
At N-able, we’re not just helping businesses be secure —we’re redefining what it means to be cyber resilient. Our end-to-end platform blends AI-powered capabilities and flexible tech stacks, so customers can manage, secure, and recover with confidence. But the real power behind it all? Our people. We’re a global crew of N-ablites, who love solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and delivering solutions that actually make a difference. If you're into meaningful work, fast growth, and a team that’s got your back, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in what they do—and in you.
We are hiring 2 Senior Staff Software Engineers who will supervise the design, implementation, and integration of new features across complex software products, services, or components. Serving as the technical leader across multiple teams, you will also be responsible for defining technical strategy and work plans across various projects and teams based on high-level framework and vision; will execute high quality code design at all levels. The role will be essential in providing technical solutions and proactively suggesting and facilitating improvements of all kinds.
The role is hybrid based in our Edinburgh hub requiring 2 days a week in the office.
What You'll Do
- Lead multiple engineering teams, setting technical direction and ensuring alignment on technologies and solutions.
- Mentor and develop other engineers, fostering best practices and technical growth.
- Design, implement, and integrate complex features across products and services, including architecture and code reviews.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues, including escalations and root cause analysis with external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and solution leaders to deliver cross-team features and improvements.
- Proactively suggest and facilitate enhancements to development frameworks, tools, and testing architecture.
- Make critical technical decisions and provide guidance on software design, usability, and best practices.
What You'll Bring
- Expert-level proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C#, Java, Python, Go) and high skill in coding, software design, and test automation.
- Strong experience in planning and creating architecture for complex systems, including integration with third-party platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, source control, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
- Expertise in cloud-based technologies (AWS/Azure) and cloud-native design principles.
- Solid understanding of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and best practices in secure coding.
- Proven ability to solve and debug complex customer/production issues, including escalations.
- Excellent communication and technical mentorship skills, with a track record of driving new initiatives and process improvements.
Purple Perks
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous PTO and observed holidays
- 2 Paid VoluNteer Days per year
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- FuN-raising opportunities as part of our giving program
- N-ablite Learning – custom learning experience as part of our investment in you
- The Way We Work – our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility
About N-able
At N-able, our mission is to protect businesses against evolving cyberthreats with an end-to-end cyber resilience platform to manage, secure, and recover. Our scalable technology infrastructure includes AI-powered capabilities, market-leading third-party integrations, and the flexibility to employ technologies of choice—to transform workflows and deliver critical security outcomes. Our partner-first approach combines our products with experts, training, and peer-led events that empower our customers to be secure, resilient, and successful.
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