Staff Software Engineer

Location: Spain - Barcelona

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

Staff Software Engineer

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About the Team

Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions. With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers, and users. From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video, and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints. Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies.

About the Role

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Dow Jones Web Platform Team, you will report into the Sr Engineering Director and partner with senior leadership and cross-functional peers to architect and deliver next-gen web and AI platforms. You are responsible for driving product innovation, ensuring system scalability and performance, and optimizing development processes to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions across the B2B and B2C portfolio.

You Will

• Lead Technical Strategy: Balance hands-on development with high-level architectural oversight, designing scalable systems and roadmaps that align with Dow Jones' business goals.
• Bridge Business & Tech: Act as a key liaison between Engineering, Product, Editorial, and Marketing to influence decision-making and ensure technical execution meets organizational needs.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Proactively identify systemic issues, manage technical debt, and establish quality standards to ensure "drama-free," high-performance software delivery.
• Amplify Team Impact: Serve as an org-level mentor and "go-to" expert, scaling technical capabilities through code reviews, guidance, and high-quality documentation.
• Navigate Complexity: Solve ambiguous, large-scale problems by evaluating trade-offs and delivering accurate estimates in a fast-paced, shifting environment.

You Have

• 7+ years in software engineering, with 3–5 years in a lead engineering role
• Substantial experience in building digital subscription products, advertising and privacy technologies, and high-traffic websites
• Strong understanding of Javascript and the best practices around the web stack (ExpressJs, React, Redis, NextJs, Node.Js)
• Advanced CSS Knowledge: Grid, Flexbox, Media Queries, Container Queries, Transitions, etc.
• Experience with AI tools (Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI, etc.) for the purpose of improving productivity and building consumer facing products.
• Knowledge of Software Engineering fundamentals including web development, service-oriented architecture, cloud computing, test driven development and domain driven design
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent work experience.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones)
• Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year)
• Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarter
• Meal benefit with Pluxee (171€/month on top of your salary)
• Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %).
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Well-being Resources (200 USD allowance per quarter, Classpass, etc.)
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Technology

Job Category:

Software Product Engineering

Union Status:

Non-Union role