Senior / Staff Software Engineer

Instawork is a leading flexible work app for local, hourly professionals, connecting thousands of businesses and more than five million workers in food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries.
$150,000 - $250,000
Full-Stack
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
6+ years of experience

Description For Senior / Staff Software Engineer

Instawork is seeking a Senior / Staff Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. As a critical member of the FAST team in San Francisco, you'll work on building new features and products across web and mobile platforms. This role involves full-stack development, with a focus on creating 0-1 products and high-velocity features. You'll contribute to best practices, tooling, and technology evaluation while acting as a tech lead for larger projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop 0-1 products and high-velocity features on web and mobile
  • Act as a tech lead for larger projects
  • Work across the full stack in a seamless and productive environment
  • Contribute to best practices, conventions, and tooling
  • Evaluate new libraries and technologies

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on coding (80% of time)
  • Experience in agile, fast-paced environments
  • Expertise in working with large amounts of data and designing scalable backend systems for high throughput
  • Track record of launching and iterating on apps or large software projects
  • Full-stack engineering background
  • Experience with Django, Python, React & React Native (preferred)
  • Recruiting experience is ideal (sourcing, interviewing, offering, etc.)

Why Join Instawork:

  • Competitive salary range: $150,000 - $250,000 (for CA-based applicants)
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible paid time off and 8+ paid company holidays annually
  • Home office and phone stipends
  • 401K plan and various other perks

At Instawork, you'll be part of a team driven by the vision to create economic opportunities for local businesses and skilled professionals worldwide. Join us in revolutionizing the labor marketplace, backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, and Y Combinator.

Our values include Bias for Action, Act Like an Owner, Always Be Learning, and Empathy, Trust, and Candor. We're looking for individuals who embody these values and are passionate about making a significant impact in the evolving world of work.

If you're ready to contribute to a rapidly growing company that's changing an entire industry, apply now and be part of the Instawork revolution!

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior / Staff Software Engineer

  • Develop 0-1 products and high-velocity features on web and mobile
  • Act as a tech lead for larger projects
  • Work across the full stack
  • Contribute to best practices, conventions, and tooling
  • Evaluate new libraries and technologies

Requirements For Senior / Staff Software Engineer

Python
React
  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Strong engineering fundamentals
  • Experience in agile, fast-paced environments
  • Expertise in working with large amounts of data and designing scalable backend systems
  • Track record of launching and iterating on apps or large software projects
  • Full-stack engineering background
  • Experience with Django, Python, React & React Native (preferred)

Benefits For Senior / Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Home office stipend
  • Phone stipend
  • Commuter stipend
  • Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
  • Flexible spending plans

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