Software Development Engineer

Location: Paris, France

Department: Engineering

Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role

DocuSign brings agreements to life, empowering over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in 180+ countries to accelerate business through our #1 Intelligent Agreement Management platform in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM). We're seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our Paris, France development team, focusing on pioneering real identity integration into agreements. This individual contributor role, reporting to the Senior Manager of Software Engineering, positions you at the forefront of DocuSign's global expansion, collaborating across multicultural teams to innovate identity solutions that unlock trapped data in documents and drive new market opportunities. In this hybrid role (minimum 2 days/week in-office), you'll architect fault-tolerant systems, develop ship-ready code with full test coverage, and design extensible architectures for e-signature scalability. You'll build user interfaces and APIs enabling seamless integrations for developers, while working with Product Management, UX, and global teams to transform requirements into high-impact features. Your expertise in .NET/C#, observability, and SDLC will ensure our platform remains innovative, reliable, and ready for massive scale. DocuSign's culture thrives on trust, equality, and bold innovation—where every voice contributes to making the world more agreeable. We value your passion for new technologies, problem-solving grit, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments. Join us to feel deep pride in work that simplifies lives, powers business growth, and shapes the future of agreements. #LI-Hybrid #LI-BP1

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable components for incorporating real identity into DocuSign agreements
• Solve complex problems at scale and build fault-tolerant systems supporting global expansion
• Develop high-quality, ship-ready code covered by comprehensive test suites
• Ensure designs and architectures are extensible across multiple projects and conduct technical design reviews
• Share and adopt best practices for performance, availability, and observability in functional areas
• Design and develop user interfaces and core functionalities to enable seamless integration for internal and third-party developers with DocuSign's Intelligent Agreement Management platform
• Collaborate with Product Management, Designers, UX Research, and developers to translate marketing requirements into technical designs and provide accurate development estimates
• Work as part of a cross-country, multicultural development team to drive design, implementation, testing, and release of innovative e-signature and CLM products
• Contribute to DocuSign's global market expansion by enhancing identity verification in agreements
• Participate in strategy, delivery, and implementation of real identity solutions for e-signatures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Informatics or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or equivalent position, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree
• Experience with server-side development, preferably in .NET/C#
• Experience with application telemetry, monitoring, and observability practices
• Experience with the entire software development lifecycle, including continuous integration, testing, and code releases
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, prioritize work, and manage time effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design and operation of large-scale cloud services
• Experience in Front-End Development using React
• Experience working with Azure DevOps and building/deploying microservices
• Experience in Authentication and Authorization schemas (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect)
• Passion for learning new software technologies and sharing knowledge
• Openness to full-stack development

Required Skills

• .NET/C# server-side development
• Application telemetry and observability (e.g., Azure Monitor)
• Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Scalable cloud architecture design
• React Front-End development
• Azure DevOps pipelines and microservices deployment
• OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authentication
• Problem-solving at scale
• Technical design and architecture reviews
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Agile methodologies in fast-paced environments
• Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Performance optimization and fault tolerance
• User interface design for developer tools
• Time management and prioritization
• Knowledge sharing and mentoring

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity in a leading SaaS innovator
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and flexible hybrid work model (minimum 2 days/week in Paris office)
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Professional development stipend and learning opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness programs including mental health support
• Parental leave and family-friendly policies
• Global team events and volunteer opportunities to build community impact

DocuSign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.