Staff Software Engineer

Adaptive is a fast-growing vertical software company with 34 employees, focused on building financial tools for real estate and construction. Having raised $26M from prominent investors like Emergence and a16z, they're on a mission to serve small businesses in the construction sector.

The Staff Software Engineer role is a key leadership position reporting to the CTO/Cofounder, working with a 13-person engineering and product team. This position will primarily lead Product Engineering efforts alongside another Staff Engineer who manages Platform Engineering. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural expertise and the ability to mentor team members.

The company operates in a hybrid work model, preferring NYC-based candidates who can work from their offices twice weekly. This position offers an opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing company while serving businesses that directly impact local communities. The role combines strategic technical leadership with practical development work, making it ideal for experienced engineers who want to influence product direction while maintaining hands-on involvement.

The compensation package is competitive, offering $200-225k base salary plus equity and benefits. Adaptive emphasizes an inclusive culture, encouraging applications even from those who might not meet all listed requirements. The company's mission of empowering local construction businesses adds meaningful purpose to the technical challenges of building scalable financial software solutions.