Staff Software Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, drive architectural decisions, and evolve engineering culture for a photo documentation and productivity app.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)
Builds
Backend systems, architecture, and developer experience for a consumer-grade photo documentation app
Domain
SaaS / Productivity / Photo Documentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Ruby on Rails, backend system design, React/React Native, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS), technical strategy, mentorship, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Infrastructure as Code, feature flagging, AI/LLM integration, observability
Technologies
Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, React, React Native, AWS, REST
Responsibilities
Design and evolve backend systems and architecture; influence long-term technical strategy; identify and mitigate technical risks; set standards for code quality and security; mentor engineers; consult on complex technical challenges; foster inclusive engineering environments
Seniority
Staff, cross-team leadership & hands-on contribution