Staff Software Engineer

Document Crunch•Austin, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our AI-driven platform, directly influencing the technical architecture and engineering standards that shape how construction teams manage risk, and contributing to a team that is driving global productivity. You will have the opportunity to make significant contributions that improve how people live, build, move, and grow.

Requirements

7+ years of professional software development experience in Python, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, Java, or equivalent languages.
Proven track record of designing and leading large-scale system architecture, with strong expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for delivering "visionary pragmatist" results, converting ambiguous business problems into clear technical strategies that actually work.
Deep knowledge of DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD best practices.
Experience with API design, microservices patterns, distributed systems, and data pipeline architecture.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML systems, RAG pipelines, or LLM applications.
Familiarity with construction technology, document processing, or enterprise software.
Contributions to open-source projects or involvement in technical communities.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design for a critical problem domain — including AI/ML systems, data pipeline infrastructure, search/retrieval, and platform scalability — owning key deliverables that drive customer success.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — backend, infrastructure, security, and product — to integrate advanced technologies into our core platforms.
Spearhead the development of scalable, secure, and performant cloud-native solutions that solve critical real-world challenges for our customers.
Drive continuous improvement in DevSecOps, observability, CI/CD, and compliance automation to ensure high-quality and sustainable project outcomes.
Mentor and develop senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth and continuous improvement across the organization.
Unblock the hardest cross-team technical challenges, aligning multiple teams around shared technical goals and consistent architectural decisions.