Staff Software Engineer (4541)

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer

Role Overview
Our client is a rapidly growing technology company transforming the future of mobility. Their platform powers seamless experiences across industries including aviation, fleet management, and large-scale consumer environments. With strong funding, a proven leadership team, and a mission to modernize infrastructure on a global scale, this is an opportunity to influence products that touch millions of lives.

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer in NYC, Seattle, or Los Angeles, you’ll help architect and build core systems from the ground up, mentor fellow engineers, and shape the direction of a product redefining how people and businesses move through the world. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and wants to leave a lasting impact on connected mobility.

Key Responsibilities:
• Drive technical direction through architecture, system design, and long-term roadmap decisions
• Define best practices balancing reliability, scalability, and speed of iteration
• Improve developer experience, workflows, and tools to maximize team productivity
• Lead technical discussions, coach engineers, and support team growth through hiring and mentorship
• Deliver large-scale, high-availability solutions that create meaningful advantages for customers
• Promote a learning-focused culture where challenges are turned into opportunities for growth
• Collaborate with product and external partners to build seamless integrations

Education & Qualifications:
• BS or MS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 6+ years building customer-centric applications and products
• Strong expertise in Scala, TypeScript, React, or similar languages/frameworks
• Proven success designing and scaling distributed systems
• Knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies
• Experience with database technologies, especially MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Experience:
• Background in innovative, high-growth technology environments
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Datadog)
• Exposure to AI-enabled developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

Why Us:
• Build at scale on products redefining mobility worldwide
• Join a highly experienced leadership team with a track record of scaling category-leading platforms
• Work on projects that directly impact millions of end users
• Contribute to a mission-driven company modernizing global infrastructure

Benefits and Perks:
• Competitive base salary ($250,000 – $330,000 depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Equity / stock option incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Additional perks supporting professional growth and personal well-being

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.

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