Staff Software Engineer (Backend, stealth company)
Greylock Partners4 months ago
San Francisco, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking accomplished engineers or engineering leaders to collaborate with successful repeat founders and executives in launching a company currently in stealth mode. The ideal candidate goes beyond mere coding and understands the significance of crafting software that is both functional and intuitive. Initially, you will work as an individual contributor (hands on keyboard) while laying the foundation to lead the engineering organization as the company grows. This opportunity is based in San Francisco, In Office during the Series Seed stage. More details will be shared with qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with founders and executives to shape the company’s vision.
- Contribute hands-on coding while establishing engineering leadership.
- Craft intuitive, user-friendly, and functional software.
- Play a key role in scaling and building the engineering team as the company grows.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as an accomplished engineer or engineering leader.
- Strong hands-on coding skills with a passion for building intuitive software.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Eagerness to transition into a leadership role as the company scales.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in early-stage companies and startups.
- Demonstrated ability to drive growth and innovation.
- Familiarity with both individual contributor responsibilities and management leadership.
Required Skills
Coding
Team Leadership
System Architecture
Technical Strategy
Software Engineering
Backend Development
Distributed Systems