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# IC6 - Sr Staff Engineer at Spin Careers

- **Company:** Spin Careers
- **Location:** Mexico
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spin/jobs/4747145005

## Job description

Objective of the Role

Serves as a pivotal technical leader, responsible for driving the design, development, and evolution of advanced software systems and architectures. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, strategic decision-making, and the ability to influence and align teams toward achieving organizational goals. Ensures the scalability and reliability of solutions and fosters a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Main Responsibilities

- Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable software architectures, ensuring alignment with the organization’s technology strategy and long-term vision.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, contributing to strategic technical decisions and aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, propose innovative solutions, and deliver high-quality systems that meet both business and technical needs.
- Mentor Staff Engineers and other technical leaders, providing guidance on best practices, architectural standards, and professional development.
- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, positioning the organization as a leader in innovation and engineering excellence.
- Oversee and coordinate the execution of large-scale technical projects, ensuring delivery timelines, quality standards, and strategic alignment are met.
- Ensure robust system performance by identifying and resolving architectural bottlenecks, implementing optimization strategies, and designing for scalability and reliability.
- Establish and enforce technical standards, including secure coding practices, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines, to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and security teams to enhance system reliability, optimize infrastructure, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system designs, operational processes, and architectural blueprints, to support organizational knowledge sharing.
- Actively contribute to incident response and root cause analysis, ensuring swift resolution and long-term prevention of critical system failures.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion within engineering teams, fostering an environment of mutual respect and high performance.
- Participate in and influence the technology roadmap, working with Solution Architects and leadership to align on strategic priorities and investments.
- Drive technical innovation by prototyping and experimenting with new tools, technologies, and frameworks to assess their potential impact and feasibility.
- Promote an autonomous work culture by encouraging self-management, accountability, and proactive problem-solving among team members.
- Serve as a Spin Culture Ambassador to foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment that aligns with the company's values and culture.

Required Knowledge and Experience

- 10+ years of experience in software development, with extensive expertise in designing and implementing large-scale systems and architectures.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or Node.js, with advanced knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, Angular) and backend systems.
- Proven experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API management.
- Advanced understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their application in building scalable, secure systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineering leaders, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Expertise in database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL systems, and familiarity with data modeling and performance optimization.
- Strong background in Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
- Deep knowledge of software security practices and compliance standards, including SAST and DAST tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and align diverse teams.
- Experience driving large-scale technical initiatives from concept to delivery, with a focus on measurable business impact.
- Commitment to continuous learning, with a proactive approach to staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

En Spin estamos comprometidos con construir un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo.

Creemos en la igualdad de oportunidades y promovemos un entorno libre de discriminación por motivos de raza, origen nacional, género, identidad de género, orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad o cualquier otra condición legalmente protegida.

## About Spin Careers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Spin provides dockless electric scooters and micromobility services while, through its parent FEMSA, is expanding into digital payments and financial technology.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of FEMSA, acquired by Ford Motor Company in 2018 and later integrated into FEMSA’s ecosystem)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (with strong operational presence in Mexico)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed; early team included former Y Combinator and Uber/Lyft veterans

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Micromobility (electric scooters) & Digital Payments/Financial Technology
- Target customers: B2G (cities, universities), B2C (riders), and B2B (FEMSA’s retail/consumer base for payment products)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Making life easier” by removing day‑to‑day barriers and creating progress through technology that generates economic and social impact

## Products & Services
- **Spin Electric Scooters**: Dockless e‑scooters (models S‑7, Spin 6) available in 60+ U.S. markets and 25+ universities; app‑based unlock, GPS tracking, and designated parking hubs.
- **Spin Hubs / Charging Stations**: Parking and charging stations with digital wayfinding screens to improve reliability and safety.
- **NetPay (FEMSA payments)**: Payment processing and financial services solutions (apparent from job listings under Spin Careers), including SPEI compliance, RPA, and cybersecurity products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: Operating in 60+ cities and campuses across the U.S.; ~434 employees (per Built In); ongoing expansion into digital payments
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ford Motor Company (acquired in 2018), FEMSA (current parent), partnerships with major cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, etc.) and universities
- **Growth Signals**: Active hiring for 30+ roles (software engineering, payments, data, sales) primarily in Mexico; shift toward fintech under FEMSA; goal to become carbon negative by 2025; 20+ Spin Safe infrastructure projects completed

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory expertise**: Led creation of the first station‑less mobility permit system with Seattle DOT; strong compliance‑first approach.
- **Integrated ecosystem**: Backed by FEMSA, one of Latin America’s largest corporations, providing access to a massive retail and consumer base for digital payment products.
- **Dual focus**: Combines physical mobility infrastructure with digital financial services, creating cross‑selling and data synergies.

## Strategic Focus
- **Fintech expansion**: Building out payments, SPEI compliance, RPA, and cybersecurity capabilities in Mexico.
- **Sustainable mobility**: Reaching carbon neutrality and expanding safe infrastructure (Spin Hubs, improved vehicle design).
- **Digitalization of FEMSA**: Using Spin’s tech talent to power broader FEMSA initiatives (loyalty, payments, data architecture).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Embraces diversity, defaults to trust, acts with ownership, and works on the road ahead (long‑term mindset). Described as a “value‑based team” with a focus on growth, celebration, and belonging.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on‑site); many roles listed as “Remoto” (remote) in Mexico.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Performance bonuses, family medical leave, health/dental/vision insurance, commuter benefits, free snacks/drinks, paid holidays/sick days, company‑sponsored outings.
- **Engineering Culture**: Opportunity to work on real‑world tech (RPA, IAM, DevOps, cybersecurity, mobile, data architecture) within a large corporate ecosystem while maintaining startup agility.

## Sources
1. [spin.app](https://www.spin.app/) – Official site, product descriptions, market footprint, carbon goals
2. [spin.app/about-us](https://www.spin.app/about-us) – Team background, vehicle details, history
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/spin](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spin) – Careers page, values, FEMSA affiliation, job listings
4. [builtin.com/company/spin](https://builtin.com/company/spin) – HQ, employee count, acquisition history, perks

SUGGESTED_INDUSTRY: mobility (using "transportation-services" as closest match, but note fintech element)

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