This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Application Engineer based in India. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the architecture and evolution of a modern, API-first platform operating at enterprise scale. The role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building robust application layers that power complex data-driven products. You will define engineering standards, influence platform direction, and collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and intuitive user experiences. Working across frontend, backend, and integration domains, you will tackle challenging problems related to performance, reliability, real-time workflows, and AI-powered capabilities. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in high-ownership environments and enjoy solving complex infrastructure and product challenges while mentoring teams and driving long-term technical excellence