Staff Backend Software Engineer

About this Role We are looking for a staff software engineer who builds great products and has mastered the use of AI to accelerate delivery. You will not simply rely on AI code completion; instead you orchestrate agents, build feedback loops, and ship features end‑to‑end in a fraction of the time it used to take. You understand the strengths and weaknesses of large language models and have developed a keen sense of when to trust the output and when to intervene. Technology Stack Backend: Scala, GCP services Frontend: React + TypeScript We value stack-agnostic thinking. If you have built strong systems in Go, Python, Java, or anything else and can pick things up quickly, that matters to us. Responsibilities Identify and execute improvements to the codebase that make it easier for both humans and AI agents to move fast and ship safely. Work with a group of senior engineers in a low‑process environment powered by trust and autonomy. Drive decisions and consensus asynchronously with thoughtful documentation and specs. Own features end‑to‑end — from backend systems to the partner‑facing surface. You will primarily work on the backend, but you should be comfortable using AI tooling to move across the stack as needed. Architect scalable solutions and foundational patterns that allow efficient launch of new partner experiences. Work directly with product managers and business partners to define and refine the roadmap. Your voice and technical vision matter. Collaborate with a diverse group of people, giving and receiving feedback for growth. Ideal Candidate A natural drive to fearlessly dive into an unknown codebase and deliver results fast. Strong product thinking — your conception of quality and architecture is anchored in the customer experience, not in technical elegance for its own sake. The ability to direct AI agents and automated workflows to build and maintain complex systems, and the judgment to know when to step in and when to let them run. Experience designing the guardrails and feedback loops that keep AI‑assisted development productive and reliable. Experience with, or a mastery‑level willingness to learn, distributed system development in Scala. The ability to articulate not just how you’d solve a problem, but why, and what trade‑offs you are accepting. Benefits and Perks Well‑funded startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and pre‑IPO equity packages. Unlimited PTO. Carrot Cash travel stipend. Access to co‑working space on demand through FlexDesk and a work‑from‑home stipend. Generous parental leave well above industry standards. Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business. Open communication with management and company leadership. Small dynamic teams that create massive impact. 100% employer‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees. Access to Disability and Life insurance. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). DCA/ FSA and access to 401(k) plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy