Staff Software Engineer
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CompanyCamSoftware
Remote (U.S.), every time zone in the United StatesFull-TimeStaff
Salary$220,000 - $240,000 per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Typically 15+ years, but we value impact over years
- Required Skills
- AWSPostgreSQLReact NativeRuby on RailsReactRESTful APIs
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience building and leading software systems (typically 15+ years).
- Advanced proficiency in Ruby on Rails and backend system design.
- Proficiency in React and React Native.
- Strong understanding of full-stack architecture, monolithic application patterns, and scalable backend systems.
- Experience designing and operating systems using PostgreSQL and REST APIs in production environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-hosted infrastructure, including AWS.
- Strong independent judgment and ability to navigate complex, ambiguous problems.
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and empathetically to a wide range of audiences.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions across teams.
- Growth mindset and ability to take ownership.
- Must live and work permanently in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across teams and projects, delivering interdependent solutions aligned with company goals.
- Design, evolve, and support backend systems and architecture primarily in Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, REST, and related technologies.
- Influence long-term technical strategy, balancing short-term delivery with platform health, scalability, and sustainability.
- Identify, forecast, and mitigate technical and operational risk across the business.
- Create clarity around technical decisions, trade-offs, and direction in ambiguous or high-impact situations.
- Set and uphold high standards for code quality, security, privacy, observability, and documentation through direct contribution, review, and mentorship.
- Consult and advise cross-functionally on complex technical challenges, high-risk areas, and strategic initiatives.
- Sponsor and explore new ideas, tools, and technologies that improve developer experience, team effectiveness, and product outcomes.
- Foster inclusive, psychologically safe environments where engineers can do their best work and grow.
- Act as a force multiplier — enabling teams and individuals without overshadowing or sidelining others.
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