- We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to play a critical role in shaping the future of Later’s technology stack. This is a senior-level role for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and takes ownership of complex, high-impact initiatives. You’ll scope, lead, and deliver large projects that elevate our platform while mentoring others and upholding a high bar for engineering excellence
- This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll not only ship code but also shape architecture, coach teammates, and influence the direction of our product. If you’re passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-quality applications that serve millions of users—and you want to be the person others turn to when things get tough—this is the prospect for you
- Strategy
- Scope, plan, and lead large-scale technical initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and product roadmaps
- Anticipate risks, identify opportunities for innovation, and guide technical decision-making to deliver long-term impact
- Technical / Execution
- Design, build, and optimize scalable systems across the stack, from frontend (React, TypeScript) to backend (Node.js)
- Deliver production-grade features end-to-end, while maintaining performance, security, and reliability at scale
- Improve and maintain codebases, ensuring clean architecture, best practices in testing and deployment, and strong CI/CD pipelines
- Debug and resolve complex issues across systems and services, serving as the go-to expert when problems arise
- Implement and advocate for strong application and infrastructure security practices
- Team / Collaboration
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to clarify requirements, resolve ambiguities, and deliver solutions that delight users
- Communicate technical and non-technical ideas clearly,
ensuring stakeholders and teammates feel informed and engaged
- Act as a technical mentor, coaching junior and mid-level engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration and learning
- Research / Best Practices
- Stay current on emerging tools, frameworks, and methods that can drive performance, security, and scalability
- Experiment with new technologies—including AI/ML applications—and share learnings to elevate team performance
- Promote continuous improvement, introducing practices that improve speed, quality, and developer experience
- What success looks like:
- You consistently deliver high-impact projects on time, meeting both technical and business objectives
- You’re seen as a trusted technical leader who raises the bar for engineering excellence across the team
- You proactively identify opportunities to optimize performance, security, and scalability, and successfully implement solutions
- You coach and influence peers, creating a ripple effect that improves team performance and morale
Benefits
- Learning & development opportunities
- Market competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible paid time off
- Competitive healthcare benefits- Experience with social networking platforms
- Deep experience with API integration and third-party API management
- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker (Kubernetes a plus), and YAML configuration
- Strong frontend expertise in React and TypeScript
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and QA best practices
- In-depth knowledge of application and infrastructure security best practices
- Backend proficiency in Node.js (Kotlin experience a plus)
- Proven ability in system design, architecture, and performance optimization
- Experience mentoring and coaching engineers, influencing without authority
- Knowledge of accessibility standards
- Background in rapid, iterative development environments
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Copilot, Cursor, etc.)
- Experience with monitoring solutions (e.g., DataDog)
- Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud infrastructure
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB)
- 8–15 years of professional experience in software development, with a track record of shipping large-scale, high-quality features and systems and driving architectural decisions at the org level
- Strategic &
- Customer-Centric: You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights
- Driven by Impact: You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear
- Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity
- Curious &
- Growth-Oriented: You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement
- Accountable &
- Honest: You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth
- Collaborative &
- Resilient: You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high
📌 Staff Engineer (Product) (Boston)
🏢 Later
📍 Boston