Staff Software Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time Location: San Francisco/New York City Salary: $190K – $230K Equity: Competitive Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors OPT and H1B transfers; no new H1B sponsorships About the Role We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with 5–8 years of experience to take technical leadership on key projects and drive impact across the organization. This is a high-ownership role where you will lead end-to-end initiatives, influence architecture decisions, and scale enterprise-grade applications. You will work closely with product managers and other engineers to design and build scalable systems , mentor teammates, and contribute to the evolution of the tech stack. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are excited to shape the architecture and culture of a growing engineering team. Responsibilities Lead projects end-to-end, from conception to deployment, collaborating closely with product managers. Design and build scalable full-stack applications using Python/Django (backend) and React (frontend). Contribute to system-level design, architectural decisions, and technical innovation. Work with large datasets and service-oriented architectures. Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership across the team. Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability across all projects. Requirements 5–8 years of experience in full-stack software engineering. Strong backend experience with Python/Django . Modern frontend expertise with React and JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with system design for large-scale infrastructure. Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience at a Series B (or similar stage) startup preferred. Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills. Ability to work remotely in US time zones (ideally based in SF or NYC). Tech Stack Backend: Python, Django Frontend: React, JavaScript/TypeScript Cloud & Infrastructure: Large-scale, service-oriented architecture Why Join Lead and own high-impact projects with significant technical and business outcomes. Collaborate with a small, tight-knit team of engineers shipping products used globally. Opportunity to influence architecture decisions and mentor growing engineering talent. Remote-friendly culture with flexible collaboration across US time zones. Work in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment with meaningful impact. About the Company This organization is a remote-first, fast-growing market research and insights platform that helps top enterprises and consulting firms make critical business decisions. They leverage proprietary networks and AI-enabled tools to provide verified, high-quality B2B insights. The company values technical excellence, ownership, and a collaborative culture while scaling its platform and engineering team. Originally posted on Himalayas