Staff Software Engineer - Core Platform (Ruby/Rails)

• Design, implement and mentor engineers on the most complex features the team builds
• Partner directly with the Engineering Manager to steer the team’s technical direction, improve overall team function, and set the standard for engineering excellence
• Take ownership of cross-team dependencies, actively collaborating with multiple engineering teams to eliminate roadblocks and ensure smooth feature delivery.
• Drive the Architectural Decision Record (ADR) process for major technical changes that impact the wider codebase or require alignment across multiple functions
• Focus on the entire lifecycle of the system, including evolution, configuration and technical risk management
• Mentor and coach engineers across the team, acting as a positive role model who promotes collaboration and engagement

• 10+ years of experience developing complex software products
• 5+ years of programming in Ruby on Rails, ideally with experience managing and scaling large monoliths
• Strong architectural experience, including a history of driving technical design decisions (ADRs) and managing system lifecycles, configuration and technical risk
• Experience with AWS or other public cloud environments, Linux-based infrastructure and advanced database management at scale
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to grasp new tools and technologies quickly
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment, often operating independently
• Demonstrated ability to take highly ambiguous requirements or multi-team initiatives and decompose them into actionable work for the team
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and coordinate smoothly across multiple teams, product managers, and leadership
• Experience partnering directly with Engineering Managers or Product Leaders to set team-level technical strategy and balance tech debt with product delivery
• Experience with AI coding tools and workflows

Pay range: $200K - $220K

• 100% remote work environment
• Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
• 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
• Life and Disability insurance plans
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
• Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
• $75 USD/month digital reimbursement
• Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth