Staff Engineer

Summary

Join Later as a Staff Developer and build high-quality, scalable applications using modern web development technologies. You will lead large projects, communicate effectively across teams, refine requirements, and clearly communicate technical and non-technical information. Problem-solving and continuous improvement of the codebase are essential. The ideal candidate possesses strong proficiency in React, Typescript, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. This role requires expertise in API management, cloud infrastructure, system design, performance optimization, and security practices. Later offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in React and Typescript
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, specifically: Ruby on Rails and Node.js
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, specifically MySQL and DynamoDB
• Expertise with integrating third-party APIs and managing them proactively
• Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Experience with designing scalable, maintainable, and secure system architectures
• Expertise in profiling and optimizing applications for performance and scalability
• In-depth knowledge of application and infrastructure security best practices
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and YAML configuration
• Knowledge of test automation and quality assurance practices
• Experience with Docker
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members, and influence others without authority

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and lead large projects, delivering significant features and roadmap items
• Communicate across teams and stakeholders
• Understand, clarify, and refine requirements in a rapidly growing business
• Clearly communicate technical and non-technical thoughts throughout the organization
• Solve unknown problems and deliver solutions
• Continuously improve the code base and uphold a high engineering culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ember.js
• Experience with social networking platforms
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and implementations
• Interest and experience in AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.)
• Experience with DataDog or similar monitoring solutions
• Experience with iterative and rapid development methodologies
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Broader experience in implementing AI/ML solutions in production beyond AI-powered development tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($180,000 - $215,000)
• Various benefits plans (details not specified)
• Remote work options for select positions