Staff Software Engineer

Digital marketplace connecting businesses with hourly professionals, serving food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries across the U.S. and Canada.
$180,000 - $230,000
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For 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 offers an exciting opportunity to work on full-stack development across web and mobile platforms, contributing to 0-1 products and high-velocity features. The position combines hands-on coding (80%) with technical leadership responsibilities.

The company, backed by prestigious investors including Benchmark, Spark Capital, and Y Combinator, has shown impressive growth, ranking among Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies and making Forbes' Next Billion Dollar Startup list. Operating on a hybrid work model, Instawork connects thousands of businesses with over five million workers across 25+ markets in the U.S. and Canada.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing best practices, evaluating new technologies, and leading larger projects. The role requires expertise in modern frontend frameworks, experience with large-scale data systems, and a proven track record in launching significant software projects. The tech stack includes Python, Django, React, and React Native.

The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$230,000), comprehensive benefits including medical coverage from day one, equity options, and various stipends for home office, phone, and commuting. Instawork's values emphasize action, ownership, continuous learning, and transparent communication, making it an ideal environment for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in transforming the future of work.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Develop 0-1 products and high velocity features on web and mobile
  • Act as a tech lead for larger projects

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Python
React
TypeScript
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Must be hands-on and coding 80% of time with strong engineering fundamentals
  • Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments
  • Experience working with large amounts of data and designing scalable backend systems
  • Experience with modern frontend frameworks/libraries
  • Track record of launching and iterating on apps or large software projects
  • Full-stack engineering background
  • Django, Python, React & React Native experience preferred

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
Equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans from day one
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 8+ paid company holidays annually
  • Home office stipend
  • Phone stipend
  • Commuter stipend
  • Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
  • Health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
  • Flexible spending plans
  • 401K plan
  • Employee discount program through Perkspot
  • Equity in the form of stock options

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