Staff Software Engineer

Rockstar

104d

About The Position

Rockstar is recruiting for a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company that is transforming cyber incident response management. Our client is building the first intelligent platform that unites the entire enterprise through the life of a cyber incident, empowering security, legal, and privacy teams to prepare, respond, and recover with confidence. The company is remote-first, recently closed Series A funding with top-tier investors, and is led by a board of industry veterans. The client is seeking a highly-skilled Staff Software Engineer to join a fast-growing, remote-first team. In this pivotal role, the Staff Software Engineer will own and lead high-impact initiatives across the full platform stack—architecting scalable systems, mentoring engineers, and shaping the technology direction. This individual will work closely with the Chief Product & Technology Officer to design, develop, and implement the SaaS platform and products. Extensive experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js will be critical to success in this role. This is an opportunity to join a small, venture-backed team making a huge impact with 3x YoY growth. The company recently closed Series A funding with Ballistic Ventures, and the board includes the founder and former CEO of Mandiant and the former CEO of RSA.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years at Staff-level or equivalent.
• 8+ years of deep backend experience with Node.js or similar runtimes.
• 5+ years full-stack development experience with Node.js and React.
• Expertise in GraphQL, REST APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Deep experience with Apollo Server/Client, GraphQL ORMs, and PostgreSQL.
• Skilled in modern UI frameworks (e.g., Material UI).
• Familiar with Docker, AWS, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Proven ability to lead technical design and delivery at scale.
• Strong knowledge of system design, distributed systems, and database modeling.
• Experience with agile methodologies and git version control.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and break down complex problems.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for learning, innovation, and solving problems in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with incident response or cybersecurity is a plus.
• Degree in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• CodeSandbox, GitHub, or other project samples encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver scalable, resilient backend services and APIs.
• Lead technical initiatives across the full stack, driving execution from idea to delivery.
• Guide architectural decisions with reliability, security, and maintainability in mind.
• Mentor engineers, conduct thoughtful code reviews, and promote best practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical debt and bottlenecks.
• Partner with product, design, and stakeholders to shape and deliver solutions.
• Contribute to engineering culture and set the bar for technical excellence.

Benefits

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote work flexibility
• Competitive compensation
• 401K
• Medical, dental & vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees