Role Overview

We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to champion technical innovation across our platform, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven solutions that revolutionize how talent connects with opportunity. You’ll tackle high-impact challenges—from intelligent matching systems to scalable infrastructure—playing a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape.

Leadership Without Titles

You don’t need direct reports to lead. If your peers describe you as:

• Humble and collaborative: You share wins, own mistakes, and welcome better ideas.
• Mission-first: You break down silos and prioritize company goals over team boundaries.
• Feedback-driven: You actively seek diverse input and continuously improve.
• Accountable: You take initiative and follow through—no passing the buck.
• Hands-on and strategic: You dive into the details while guiding the big picture.
• Business-minded: You solve problems with a product and customer lens.

Then you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Do

Technical Leadership

• Shape architecture and technical strategy for core platform initiatives.
• Build foundational systems that power AI-based talent matching.
• Drive scalability and performance as our platform grows.
• Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards company-wide.
• Translate ambitious product goals into executable tech plans.

System Design & Implementation

• Architect scalable systems for complex marketplace dynamics.
• Develop AI-enhanced features for talent evaluation and matching.
• Deliver robust, maintainable solutions for a global user base.
• Define best practices for reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with product managers to align tech strategy with business goals.
• Work with data scientists to deploy and refine AI/ML models.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure global compliance.
• Influence technical decisions across multiple teams and domains.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in technical leadership.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and scalable architecture.
• Experience building marketplace platforms or similarly complex systems.
• Proven impact on product direction through technical decision-making.
• Strong mentorship and technical communication skills.
• Practical understanding of AI/ML and their real-world applications.
• Familiarity with global data privacy and compliance standards.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Bonus: Published technical content or conference speaking experience.
• Must be US-based; team is globally distributed.