Staff Software Engineer

CharterUP • Austin, TX

37d • $180,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CharterUP is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect, implement, and own a wide variety of customer-facing software systems powering our two-sided marketplace business. You’ll work closely with our engineering leaders, product managers, and engineering team to design and build systems that will scale with our rapidly growing business needs. You will lead a wide variety of technology initiatives across multiple disciplines, including Web Applications, REST API Services, Mobile Apps, Data Engineering, and DevOps.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience as a professional full-stack software engineer.
• Proficiency in building Java backend services and frontends using Vue, React, or Angular.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, and awareness of emerging AI-based tools for deployment, testing, and observability.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept to deployment in fast-paced environments, including evaluating or integrating AI-driven tooling into the development lifecycle.
• Hands-on coder who takes full ownership of complex, end-to-end deliverables, continuously exploring ways AI-assisted technologies can improve speed, reliability, and developer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software products, leveraging modern development practices and AI-assisted tools where appropriate.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to build intuitive, responsive user interfaces and explore opportunities to enhance user experiences through intelligent automation.
• Establish and advocate for software engineering best practices, including the thoughtful adoption of AI-driven development workflows to improve productivity and quality.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in both technical and AI-enhanced development skills, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive the technical vision, providing guidance on complex decisions and identifying where AI capabilities can accelerate innovation or efficiency.

Benefits

• Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere we hire, with built-in flexibility. U.S.-based employees may reside in any of our 19 approved states.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, virtual care, gym discounts, and family-building benefits. In the U.S., we cover 100% of premiums for employees. International benefits align with local standards.
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid time off so you can truly unplug. U.S.: 15 PTO days (increasing to 20 after 2 years) + 8 paid holidays. International policies vary by country.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance where available.
• Performance-Driven Culture: Join a fast-moving, ambitious, and collaborative team that wins together.
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing top talent to the team.
• Planning for the Future: Long-term financial planning support. U.S.: 401(k) plan. International: region-specific savings programs where applicable.
• Top-Tier Tech: Choose a Mac or PC, plus monitor, keyboard, and mouse to hit the ground running.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed