Senior Staff Software Engineer, JavaScript Runtime & Compilers

We are the platform engineers handling app lifecycle at ServiceNow. We develop and maintain the server-side JavaScript engine at the heart of the ServiceNow platform the runtime that powers custom applications workflows and business logic. We ensure apps move smoothly and securely from development to production. This role requires deep expertise in compiler and runtime systems  youll optimize execution engines memory management and performance at the systems level. 

What you get to do in this role: 

• Design and optimize execution engines JIT/AOT compilation pipelines and memory management systems to ensure customer applications run at scale 

• Build high-quality clean scalable and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software engineering architecture and processes (Code Reviews Unit testing etc.) 

• Work with product owners to understand detailed requirements and own your code from design implementation test automation and delivery of high-quality product to our users 

• Implement software that is simple to use allowing customers to extend and customize functionality to meet their specific needs 

• Mentor colleagues and promote knowledge-sharing across teams on low-level systems engineering performance profiling and optimization techniques 

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you have:

• 12 years of experience with Java or similar object-oriented language with at least 5 years working on compiler runtime JIT/AOT systems or language execution engines 

• Experience integrating AI into software development workflows decision-making or automation using AI-powered tools and technologies.  

• Strong experience with compiler/runtime systems: execution engines memory management concurrency JIT/AOT compilation performance optimization profiling and debugging 

• Advanced knowledge of data structures algorithms object-oriented design design patterns and performance/scale considerations at the systems level 

• Passion for JavaScript and the Web as a platform; experience with modern UI frameworks (Angular React or Vue) 

• Experience developing troubleshooting and optimizing relational databases 

• Experience with LLVM language runtime development or low-level systems engineering (strong plus) 

• Track record working across multiple technology stacks (Cloud Dev Platforms Web Dev Frameworks service-oriented architecture) 

• Capability to manage multiple projects with material technical risk across teams and processes; may serve as functional lead or technical owner

For positions in this location we offer a base pay of $171900 - $300800 plus equity (when applicable) variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location. We also offer health plans including flexible spending accounts a 401(k) Plan with company match ESPP matching donations a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information :

Work Personas

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity  veteran status or any other category protected by addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time