Staff Engineer (Product)

Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch. We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to play a critical role in shaping the future of Later’s technology stack. This is a senior-level role for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and takes ownership of complex, high-impact initiatives. You’ll scope, lead, and deliver large projects that elevate our platform while mentoring others and upholding a high bar for engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

Scope, plan, and lead large-scale technical initiatives; Anticipate risks, identify opportunities for innovation, and guide technical decision-making; Design, build, and optimize scalable systems across the stack from frontend (React, TypeScript) to backend (Node.js); Deliver production-grade features end-to-end while maintaining performance, security, and reliability at scale; Improve and maintain codebases ensuring clean architecture, best practices in testing and deployment, and strong CI/CD pipelines; Debug and resolve complex issues across systems and services; Implement and advocate for strong application and infrastructure security practices; Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams; Communicate technical and non-technical ideas clearly; Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; Stay current on emerging tools, frameworks, and methods; Experiment with new technologies including AI/ML applications and share learnings; Promote continuous improvement

Requirements

8–15 years of professional experience in software development; Strong frontend expertise in React and TypeScript; Backend proficiency in Node.js; Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB); Deep experience with API integration and third-party API management; Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud infrastructure; Proven ability in system design, architecture, and performance optimization; In-depth knowledge of application and infrastructure security best practices; Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and YAML configuration; Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and QA best practices; Experience mentoring and coaching engineers, influencing without authority

Nice to have

Kotlin experience; Kubernetes; Experience with social networking platforms; Knowledge of accessibility standards; Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Copilot, Cursor, etc.); Experience with monitoring solutions (e.g., DataDog); Background in rapid, iterative development environments

Benefits

All permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package