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We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do:
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in 5 continents. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world.As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but also through actions. This includes providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll own end-to-end delivery for critical parts of the systems we’re developing. This is a hands-on role; you’ll guide design decisions and practices, build and deliver production code, uphold high engineering standards, and directly influence our technical strategy. You’ll also be expected to set the tone for how we build APIs, think about system boundaries, and ship large-scale features to our customers.
This role reports directly to the Director of Engineering, Software Solutions and collaborates cross-functionally across engineering (software + hardware), product, and design.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and development of critical platform components, from concept through deployment
Lead by example through active coding, design reviews, and architecture discussions
Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail to peers and stakeholders
Understand industry and company-wide trends to help assess and develop new technologies
Drive architectural decisions for scalable, reliable cloud services and APIs
Define and promote engineering best practices around API design, observability, and performance
Craft an impactful technical roadmap by collecting feedback and synthesizing requirements across multiple teams
Partner with product managers, hardware teams, and other engineers to create customer products and features
Lead long term technical vision and roadmap for large cross-team efforts
Partner closely with the platform engineering team to build and scale backend services
What We’re Looking For
7+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years in a senior role
You’ve built and shipped reliable, scalable software using C#, TypeScript, or Python, and you’re comfortable working with containerized workloads and tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and microservices
An API-first mindset with strong instincts around system boundaries and modular design
Ability to lead by example—writing clean, maintainable code and mentoring others
Strong communication skills and a bias toward collaboration, clarity, and execution
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of delivering software at scale—whether launching new products from scratch or scaling existing platforms to millions of users
Led the architecture and evolution of large-scale platforms or services
Experience with IoT
The pay range for this position is: $154,000 - $185,000.
The actual starting salary offered may vary within the posted range depending on multiple factors including geographical location, job-related experience/knowledge, and internal equity.
Watts in it for you:
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
How we work:
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
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