Staff Engineer / Solution Architect at Mercari

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Type: Full-time
Level: Principal
Posted: May 26, 2026

Description

Mercari, a Japan-based C2C marketplace company, is seeking a Staff Engineer / Solution Architect to join their Backend Architecture / Staff Engineering function. The role involves designing and evolving high-scale distributed product services using Golang, GCP, and ES, setting engineering standards, mentoring senior engineers, and leading AI tool adoption. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in cloud-native distributed systems, strong system design and debugging skills, and exceptional communication abilities.

Required Skills

GoLang
Google Cloud Platform
Elasticsearch
Kubernetes
System Design
Data Modeling
Production Debugging
AI Tools

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of experience in hands-on software/technology roles, preferably in Consumer Internet Products & Solutions in the cloud.
Deep experience building and running distributed systems in cloud-native environments (GCP, Kubernetes).
Proven projects & results in building of large product surfaces — not just services, but customer-visible outcomes.
Strong system design, data modeling, and production debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with search, personalization, or data platforms (e.g., Elasticsearch, event streams, ML pipelines).
Fluency with React-based frontends and forward-looking API design patterns.
Prior work in high-scale consumer platforms (in terms of qps/traffic & complexity).
Experience driving platformization or tech simplification.
Ability to build an environment for clear and open discussion of all issues involving the right people, from your team and others, to resolve critical issues.

About Mercari

Mercari

Discover deals on everything from secondhand fashion to pre-owned collectibles, electronics, books & more on Mercari. Your go-to marketplace for hassle-free selling and deals.