Staff Backend Software Engineer

Staff Backend Software EngineerFeathr's SaaS platform is a critical component of the value we deliver to our clients. As a Staff Engineer, you shape the technical direction of the systems that meet the advertising, marketing, and analytics needs of our diverse customer base.In practice, you own one or more product areas. You identify the technical problems and opportunities in your areas, shape the solutions the team commits to, and build the most challenging parts yourself. The team decides what to build, and you supply the technical judgment behind those decisions. You work across the full stack, from Python services on the backend to React and TypeScript interfaces on the frontend. Engineers come to you when a problem has no established answer. This is an individual contributor role: you deliver primarily through the work you scope and build yourself.Starting salary for this position is $165,000- $180,000 annually depending on experience and credentials, with the potential to earn an additional 12% of base salary.This position is remote to candidates located in the U.S. or with the option to work from our headquarters in Gainesville, FL.We offer full transparency of our interview stages to give applicants an idea of the time and effort involved. Additionally, each interview stage consists of standardized questions and rubrics with a scoring system to ensure a consistent and fair assessment practice of all candidates.HR Information Screen - The Talent Acquisition Team will invite candidates that move forward to a 20-30 minute virtual interview. This conversation will be focused on relevant work experience, compensation, role overview, and answering any questions the candidate has.Hiring Manager Interview - 45 minute virtual meeting with to answer role-specific questions and dive deeper into your background and experience.Work Assignment - Candidates will be given a work assignment prompt to complete a project that is relevant to the work they can expect in the role. You are given ample amount of time to complete this project before turning in.Panel Interview - 1 hour interview with two to three key members of the team. This interview will dive deeper into the role, technical knowledge, and requirements of the position. You will also utilize this time to review any questions related to your work assignment.Offer - The Talent Acquisition Team will reach out with the details of the offer to discuss.We encourage all applicants to take advantage of our comprehensive candidate resource that provides valuable insights and tips for interviewing at Feathr. It covers everything from common interview questions to helpful advice on how to make the most of your interview experience with us.We love our Flock and the work they do! But let's be honest, life isn't just about work. So we created a perks and benefits package that aims to help our team grow by including their wellness, families, passions, and personal time.Fully remoteFull vision, dental, and ~99% health insurance for employeesSick time offVacation time offExtended Wintr BreakParental LeaveWellness Reimbursement CreditHome Office StipendProfessional Development BudgetTeam hangouts and eventsFeathr defines culture as the secret sauce that makes our flock members want to come to work everyday and do their best work. Like every company, we have an acronym that conveys the most important aspects of the culture we strive to have.Practicality: Progress Over PerfectionAmbition: When Feathr wins, We all winCandor: Better communication, Better resultsTrust: Assume the best, Share openlyService: We exist to fixThis acronym is only as useful as the integrity of the people who reference it and believe in it. Every person at Feathr will face challenges, the most important quality is a commitment to work through those challenges with self-awareness and honesty.Feathr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.