Staff Software Engineer

Snapsheet•Chicago, IL

25d•$175,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will drive the technical vision and architectural strategy for our core systems and platform. Because we are a growing organization with multiple high-impact teams, your specific placement will be determined by your technical expertise and our strategic initiatives. In this role, you will work with senior-level stakeholders to drive critical decisions on vendor-related features and the future of our platform's functionality. We look for technical leaders who are passionate about mentoring engineers, leading complex feature development, and delivering impactful, production-ready solutions in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field
7+ years of full-stack web development experience
At least 4 years of experience working with relational databases
Experience leading larger projects and being the POC (Primary Point of Contact)
Experience planning, scoping and creating architecture documentation
Experience mentoring junior developers
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Strong technical communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly
Demonstrated experience solving scalability challenges and discussing them in depth
Curious and proactive in understanding the systems and tools beyond surface-level frameworks
Willingness to dive deep and gain expertise in at least one technical area
Clear understanding of the product and business context behind their work

Benefits

Remote working environment - your new commute is however long it takes to walk to your desk!
Flexibility - empathy is ingrained in who we are and we are happy to offer a flexible PTO policy, casual dress code, and more!
Development - Mentorship programs, 1-on-1 management, promote when ready culture, quarterly internal promotion opportunities, and goal setting sessions.
Fun - Celebrations just because, yearly in-person and remote events, Snapsheet Swag, Employee Resource Groups, and more!
Choose from 2 robust medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield—plus, we contribute to your HSA when you enroll in our high-deductible health plan.
Offer two dental plans and one vision plan to keep you and your family healthy.
Peace of mind with company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
Additional protection through voluntary benefits like Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Legal Assistance.
401(k) with a 4% company match—because your future is worth investing in.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 6 sessions per life incident to support your mental well-being.
Flexible PTO and 7.5 company-observed holidays to recharge on your terms.
In-person connection points throughout the year including our annual Summit and Roadshows.
Snapsheet SWAG and surprise mailers to keep the spirit alive.
Endless opportunity to shape your path—career growth, learning, and real impact are all within reach.
Health and wellness campaigns that evolve with you year over year.
Compensation that Grows with You