Staff Software Engineer

Steno

56d • $195 - $235 • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a self-starter who is effective in managing their time in remote working environments. If you love solving problems and collaborating with others to solve those problems then this role is for you! If you’re looking for a company that offers support, guidance, an abundance of killer giphys, and unlimited potential to grow into your best self, you can bet we’d love to have you too.

Requirements

• You love solving problems and collaborating with others to solve those problems
• You've become familiar with the downsides of both under-engineering and over-engineering, and developed an appreciation for working pragmatically
• You seek clarity, and as much simplicity as the underlying problem domain will allow
• You are well organized, able to manage time effectively, and comfortable working through sometimes incomplete designs and product specs
• You're enthusiastic about defining and cultivating a product-oriented engineering culture that instills a spirit of continuous improvement in all aspects of building products
• You are keen to grow our community of developers and represent Steno externally
• You are humble and recognize that no one or system is perfect, and you see mistakes being made as an opportunity for improvement
• You are not easily flustered if someone takes a different approach to solving the same problem
• You have extensive experience with git, multiple high-level programming languages (both statically-typed and dynamic), software patterns and best practices, extensive relational database knowledge, and expertise in writing SQL. You are also familiar with different software architectures (n-tier, monolithic, distributed, etc) and have experience with cloud infrastructure as well as cloud-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with our stack - Node.js with Typescript, React.js front-end, and PostgreSQL
• You are familiar with unit and integration testing and have put them into practice
• Demonstrated track record of delivering well-engineered products with modern technologies for a variety of domains
• You've worked with modern front-end and back-end frameworks in multiple languages
• You have a deep understanding of web app fundamentals up and down the stack, from pixels to queries and everything in between
• At least 6 years of development experience
• Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Hands-on software development, where you can apply your skills, knowledge, and previous experiences
• Architect, design, and implement technical solutions
• Build and refine engineering team processes and best practices based on project experiences.
• Establish and maintain sound software architecture.
• Mentors and coaches Steno’s non-staff engineers.

Benefits

• Salary - $195-$235k in base salary, plus a yearly discretionary bonus based on goals set by your manager
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - low-cost health plans that free up mind space and unlock our employees' best work
• Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families
• Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives
• Options of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our team
• Access to a company-provided 401(k) account
• A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees