Senior/Staff Software Engineer AWS Lisboa

Overview

We are a
- growing Series A startup building
- edge technology to revolutionize cloud development processes and support highly efficient dev&test feedback loops. Local
Stack provides a
- fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform. Our mission is to empower developers to rapidly build and test their cloud applications, allowing for a more enjoyable dev experience, and saving valuable time and resources. Local
Stack has a large and active
- source community with a broad customer base worldwide.

Local
Stack is headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland, with a main engineering office in Vienna/Austria and remote team members in the US, FR, UK, CA, ES, and many more countries.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 5+ years in a senior engineering role, strong experience in API design and development, and a solid background in system architecture, to drive
- backed quality and emulation strategies that improve the correctness, reliability, and
-
- market success of Local
Stack’s emulation platform and ecosystem tooling.

Responsibilities

• Proactively work with the Technical Go to Market team, helping resolve technical issues, and formulating
  - driven strategies for Engineering
• Contribute to the evolution of Local
  Stack's overall architecture, frameworks,
  - driven development, and contribute to the Open Source ecosystem with a focus on impact in closing fidelity gaps
• Mentor engineers in reproducible testing, observability, failure analysis, and data‑driven prioritization; embed quality ownership into day‑to‑day workflows
• Collaborate with Core Engineering squads and service owners to prioritize and amplify their impact. Champion automation and explore innovative technologies to improve the quality of the emulator

Experience we expect you to bring

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably in Python
• Experience leading or owning significant parts of a complex
  - base, preferably in a Python
  - source project
• Deep experience with testing and refactoring at scale by the use of automation and observability
• Experience working directly with customers, resolving technical issues, and gathering requirements
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud development, both on application level and on platform level
• Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as AWS CDK, Terraform or Pulumi
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
• Mentorship and coaching experience to support team growth
• Experience in collaborating
  - functionally with Engineering, Dev
  Rel, and Go-to-Market teams

Values we hold at Local
Stack

• Care: we create with compassion. We prioritize empathy and understanding in every interaction. By genuinely caring for our team, customers, and community, we create an environment where people thrive and impactful work flourishes
• Ownership: we own the outcome. We take responsibility for our work and are passionate about its impact. We foster autonomy, inspire ambition, encourage ownership, and empower everyone to unlock their potential and make an impact
• Openness: we build trust together. We build trust through open communication and honest feedback. By sharing ideas and embracing diverse perspectives, we create stronger, more connected teams that work toward shared goals
• Courage: we dare to innovate. We embrace bold challenges and take calculated risks to move the needle. We step outside our comfort zones, experiment fearlessly, and turn setbacks into springboards for growth
• Excellence: we chase the extraordinary. We chase excellence by pushing boundaries and delivering results that go beyond the ordinary, constantly raising the bar and striving for greatness in everything we do. Excellence is not just the outcome, it's how we approach every task with purpose, passion, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Competitive share options
• Annual company retreat
• Learning budget

Application notes

To apply, follow the LI application process or apply on our career page. Please include a short motivation outlining why you are the perfect candidate for this role. We aim to respond within 2 weeks. Note that due to a high volume of applicants, we may not offer personalized feedback to every candidate.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting