Staff Software Engineer

Pebl•Palo Alto, CA

24d

About The Position

Pebl puts a world of talent at your fingertips. With our AI-powered Global Work Platform™, companies can hire, pay, and manage employees in 185+ countries—removing risk, red tape, and guesswork from global growth. Backed by more than a decade of compliance leadership and local expertise, Pebl helps businesses move fast, stay compliant, and scale with confidence. With Pebl, companies everywhere can hire great talent anywhere. Where Your Work Moves the Needle. At Pebl, every team member drives our success. Joining us means more than filling a role—you’re accountable for results and impact. Our values guide how we operate, execute, and collaborate across borders. By putting them into action, you’ll help us scale faster, compete harder, and lead the future of global work. We are looking for an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will take on a technical leadership position, driving the development of scalable systems and solutions that enhance user acquisition, retention, and engagement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical direction of projects and have a direct impact on the success of Pebl's growth initiatives. This role is a unique opportunity to work across the stack, leveraging technologies like React JS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS to create impactful, scalable systems.

Requirements

Have either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development and distributed systems.
Must have a lean mindset - Focus on delivering customer value by minimizing waste, optimizing workflows, fostering continuous improvement, and prioritizing in an iterative manner.
Deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
Proven track record of successfully leading technical projects from inception to deployment.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on delivering robust and reliable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in growth-focused engineering projects or A/B testing frameworks is a plus.
Knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques.
Background in leading or contributing to open-source projects.
Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, or React Testing Library).

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex, scalable systems and services.
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver impactful features aligned with business objectives.
Drive technical decisions and set best practices for the team in areas such as coding standards, system design, and process improvements.
Build, optimize, and maintain applications and services using React JS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS in a serverless environment.
Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Conduct technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Act as a subject matter expert for the Growth Engineering team, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.
Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority technical issues in production systems.