Staff Software Engineer

Instawork, a rapidly growing digital marketplace connecting businesses with hourly professionals, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their FAST Engineering team in San Francisco. This role combines full-stack development across web and mobile platforms, with a focus on building new features and products. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience and spend 80% of their time coding while providing technical leadership on major projects.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $180,000 to $230,000, plus equity in the form of stock options. Instawork, backed by prestigious investors like Benchmark and Y Combinator, has been recognized among Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies and Forbes' Next Billion Dollar Startups.

The role requires expertise in modern frontend frameworks, experience with large-scale data systems, and preferably knowledge of Django, Python, and React. You'll work in an agile environment, contributing to best practices and evaluating new technologies while helping scale a platform that creates economic opportunities for local businesses and professionals worldwide.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare from day one, flexible PTO, home office and commuter stipends, 401(k), and more. The company culture emphasizes action, ownership, continuous learning, and open communication. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer to make a significant impact on a platform that's revolutionizing the hourly work sector across the US and Canada.