The Role: We are seeking a
Staff Software Engineer to join our Core Services team. As a technical leader at the highest level, you will operate as a recognized authority across the organization. You won't just manage systems; you will own the technical health of platforms that span multiple departments, ensuring our infrastructure is scalable, resilient, and forward-thinking. Your influence will shape the very DNA of our engineering culture and the long-term success of the business.
Responsibilities: - Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs, primarily using Python (FastAPI), SQLAlchemy, and AWS infrastructure.
- Design and implement features for data ingestion, third-party integrations (e.g., Slack, HubSpot, Notion), authentication/authorization, and enterprise-grade security and compliance.
- Own the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and data scientists to deliver innovative solutions.
- Drive technical excellence through code reviews, mentorship, and best practices in software engineering.
- Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to operational excellence, reliability, and observability of backend systems.
- Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and reliability to support rapid user and data growth.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, ownership, and customer-centricity.
- Comment start Demonstrated ability to mentor / develop other engineers.
What we look for: - 10+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering, with a strong track record of shipping production systems.
- Proficiency in Python (or similar languages such as Java, C++, or Node.js); Experience designing and building distributed, cloud-native systems (preferably on AWS).
- Deep understanding of API design, authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth2, JWT), and security best practices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and modern DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
- Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor / develop other engineers.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $220,000-$250,000 plus equity and benefits. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer low deductible health plans, as well as flexible time away and family leave programs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
