Staff Software Engineer (Backend-focused)

Second Nature is looking for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative and scalable software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the company's overall technology strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems; Write, test, and maintain high-quality code, ensuring it meets both functional and non-functional requirements; Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software systems; Uphold coding standards, best practices, and guidelines while conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality software; Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing code and improving system performance; Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions; Drive continuous improvements in code quality, development processes, and team efficiency; Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and API specifications; Communicate technical decisions and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives; Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation; Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the company's overall technology strategy

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in software design and architecture; Experience with TypeScript and Node; Experience with AWS, Postgres, SQL; Experience using AI coding tools (like Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) in your daily workflow, with genuine excitement about where agentic AI is headed for software development; Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns and design (e.g., microservices, distributed systems, hexagonal architecture, domain driven design, etc); Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; 401K Plan; Open PTO and sick days; Reimbursement of business travel costs for bi-annual in-person company meetings per company guidelines; Supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential