Staff Data Platform Software Engineer - Persistence at ServiceNow

Department: Engineering, Infrastructure and OperationsSeniority in posting: other

Compensation

$176,100 – $308,200/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: California
Type: Full-time
Level: staff+
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Description

ServiceNow is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in Platform Persistence to manage data lifecycles, data architecture, scalability, security, performance, and telemetry within the ServiceNow ecosystem. The role involves writing scalable concurrent and memory-efficient code, collaborating on data initiatives, troubleshooting distributed systems, and applying AI-assisted development practices. Candidates need extensive software development experience, a relevant degree, strong Java and data-systems expertise, and familiarity with databases, Kubernetes, and distributed storage technologies. Base pay is $176,100 to $308,200 plus equity, variable compensation, and benefits.

Required Skills

Java
Data structures
Concurrency
Data modeling
Kubernetes
Distributed storage
JavaScript

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience; alternative paths include a Master's degree or PhD.
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years with a Master's degree, or 3+ years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
Strong relational database experience handling large amounts of data on relational systems.
Hands-on Kubernetes service deployment experience.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and awareness of related guardrails and processes.
Preferred Qualifications: Deep Kubernetes knowledge and hands-on Kubernetes service deployment experience.
Familiarity with the ServiceNow platform.
Working knowledge of JavaScript for cross-functional collaboration.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and awareness of related guardrails and processes.
Translation Company Name: ServiceNow