Staff Engineer

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

About Celonis Garage:
Celonis Garage operates as an independent research and development unit within Celonis, dedicated to pioneering new business models, exploring emerging technologies, and developing prototypes that enhance the Celonis platform. Our team drives customer co-innovations, scales breakthrough solutions, and pushes the boundaries of process intelligence.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Staff Engineer
to join our innovative and fast-paced team at Celonis Garage. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
Software Engineering, Integration, Data, and AI
. This role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that drive the future of process intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of innovative solutions and prototypes that enhance the Celonis platform and co-innovation with customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer co-innovations and breakthrough solutions.
• Solutioning, prototyping, and developing Proof of Concepts (PoCs) while quickly iterating based on feedback.
• Explore and integrate emerging technologies to push the boundaries of process intelligence.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards and best practices.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in architectural principles and practices.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify market gaps, commercial opportunities, and translate them into technical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Solution Architect, Software Architect, or a similar role.
• Strong background in Software Engineering, Integration, Data, and AI.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and secure architectures.
• Proficiency in one or more - Java, Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with Spring Boot for backend development.
• Experience with React / Angular for frontend development.
• Hands-on experience in AI – particularly Generative AI, RAGs, and Agents.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) in a cloud-agnostic environment.
• Experience in developing event-driven / streaming applications using Kafka / spark / Flink
• Proficiency in SQL and an understanding of other database technologies such as NoSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Experience with Databricks for data engineering and analytics workloads.
• Expertise in containerization technologies and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Maven for deployment and distribution automation.
• Experience working with distributed caching technologies such as Hazelcast and Redis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Process Intelligence or related domains.
• Familiarity with the Celonis platform and its capabilities.
• Certifications in relevant technologies or architectural frameworks.

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:
Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It's system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement:
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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