Staff Engineer

About Us

The Unit is a software development company focused on Sports betting, Gambling & iGaming industries, with headquarters in Ireland. Our team is delighted to have been collaborating with customers worldwide since 2017.

We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our team and operate at a platform and architectural level, shaping long-term system design and scalability strategy. This role focuses on system resilience, domain modeling, and cross-service integration across a regulated multi-market environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve platform architecture and long-term system design.
• Design event-driven systems and service boundaries across domains.
• Lead architectural reviews and technical strategy discussions.
• Ensure regulatory-compliant system design and audit readiness.
• Identify systemic risks and scalability constraints.
• Drive engineering best practices and architectural governance.
• Provide mentorship across multiple teams.

Required Skills

• Experience designing distributed systems at scale
• Strong background in event-driven architecture
• Experience in high-load / high-throughput environments
• Track record of owning architecture across services or teams
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-heavy domains
• Background in financial systems, wallets, or compliance-heavy platforms
• Proficiency in English (at least upper-intermediate/B2 level).

Environment Context

• Multi-country regulated platform serving millions of active users.
• Event-driven architecture (Kafka / PubSub patterns).
• Cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, GCP-centric).
• High transaction volumes and real-money flows.
• Strong emphasis on code quality, auditability, and security.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary that matches your skills, with regular reviews to keep it in line with your growth.
• Flexible working hours and remote work (hybrid for those based in Dundalk and Chisinau), helping you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Coverage of your costs for professional development (training and obtaining certifications), so you can keep learning and growing in your role.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing in great talent.
• Challenging projects that keep things interesting and help you push your skills.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas matter and you can make a real impact.

If you are a Staff Engineer with a passion for technology and a desire to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of IT and apply today!

The Unit is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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