Staff Software Engineer - Azure Cloud Developer
Resideo Technologies
Austin, TX · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Join a dynamic software engineering team at Resideo that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex IoT software powering connected comfort, water, video, and security solutions. In this role as Staff Software Engineer, you will work as part of a platform cloud development team developing cloud-native services used by millions of customers worldwide – enabling secure, reliable control of smart living products anytime, anywhere, on any device. You will use your experience, technical and design skills to implement features that improve reliability, scalability, and performance of these cloud services, leveraging APIs and modern messaging patterns while providing hands‑on ownership of production systems used by millions of connected homes.
We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Resideo is the opportunity you've been looking for!
JOB DUTIES:
DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
Design and develop highly available, low‑latency backend cloud services that power connected products and customer‑facing applications
Build and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, and cloud native components
Contribute to architecture discussions by evaluating options, defining patterns, and ensuring designs meet standards for scalability, performance, security, and maintainability
Integrate the latest technology stacks into solutions within a fast‑paced, evolving environment
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION
Lead technical innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement and applying deep software engineering principles to deliver scalable, high‑performance solutions.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with product owners, technical teams, and customer operations to deliver exceptional user experiences
Foster growth and innovation by collaborating with industry‑leading engineers, sharing best practices and leveraging advanced AI tools to deliver impactful solutions
Actively participate in agile ceremonies, providing progress updates, raising insightful questions, and learning from peers, partners, and customers to continuously improve
Provide technical guidance and support to help diagnose and resolve customer issues
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
Evaluate and integrate new technologies into existing and future solutions to ensure scalability, performance, and long‑term maintainability
Identify opportunities for technical improvement and assess architectural tradeoffs to determine the most effective implementation strategies
Leverage AI and automation technologies (e.g., developer productivity tools, intelligent monitoring, and data‑driven insights) to accelerate development lifecycle efficiency, improve system reliability, and support informed engineering decisions
QUALITY, CYBER AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Take ownership of software component design, applying best‑in‑class engineering practices including unit testing, static code analysis, and cybersecurity compliance
Ensure cybersecurity compliance by following secure development lifecycle practices and integrating security requirements early in the design and development process
Ensure operational excellence by supporting high‑quality releases, monitoring service health, and ensuring reliable cloud service performance in production environments
Partner with QA, SRE and support teams to maintain system stability, reliability and consistent operational performance
YOU MUST HAVE:
8+ years of hands-on software development experience, including designing, building, and maintaining production-grade cloud services (Azure or equivalent)
Strong expertise in C#/.NET and .NET Core, with solid object‑oriented design principles and understanding of distributed systems
Conceptual understanding of IoT Hub technologies
Proven experience implementing REST APIs, microservices, messaging solutions and event-driven architectures
Experience with cloud relational/non-relational databases (Ex: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cosmos, DynamoDB)
Experience with identity and access management (Ex: Auth0, OAuth2, Azure AD), and authorization frameworks
The ability to work in-office three days/week (Tu/Weds/Thurs) in adherence with our required hybrid work environment
WE VALUE:
Experience in highly rigorous engineering environments, competitive technical programs, or equivalent applied industry experience demonstrating an ability to be analytical and solve complex engineering problems at a level commonly seen in top tier technical training or high performing engineering roles
Ability and willingness to provide L3 support in a production environment, ensuring reliability and quick resolution of issues
Experience with active‑active multi‑region architecture and development using Azure services ensuring zero‑downtime failover, global traffic distribution, and high resilience
Strong knowledge of Azure App Services, Functions, API Management, EventHub, API Gateway, Load Balancer, Traffic Manager, and development of IoT solutions
Experience designing and implementing authorization/permission management frameworks
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, Crucible, SonarQube, or similar
Experience with Scaled Agile/SCRUM development practices and a collaborative approach to software delivery
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of owning design and implementation with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across globally distributed teams, make sound decisions in complex environments, and rapidly learn and apply new concepts, technologies, and information
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Innovation: Bring your creative ideas to the table and be part of a company that is shaping the future of the Smart Home
The opportunity to be an engineering partner on products that individuals interact with on a daily basis that impacts their comfort, safety, and security
Be a part of a team that is growing and regularly investing in research and development to continue to strengthen the products we offer
This position is not eligible for US sponsorship.
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Resideo is a global leader in smart home and building solutions, with trusted brands including Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo helping people feel more comfortable, secure, connected, and in control every day. Our products and technologies are found in more than 150 million homes and businesses worldwide. From intelligent climate solutions to security, sensing, water, and connected home technologies, Resideo develops and manufactures products designed to simplify everyday life and help protect what matters most. Our global teams span engineering, manufacturing, software, product management, supply chain, customer experience, and more — all working together to shape the future of connected living through innovation, quality, and meaningful real-world impact. At Resideo, our teams help create products and experiences that make everyday life more comfortable, secure, and connected for millions around the world. Learn more at www.resideo.com .
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