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AvocaAvocaNew York, NY

Staff Software Engineer - Product

Staff engineer owning complex full-stack systems with AI/LLM integration, defining architecture, driving cross-team alignment, and mentoring to scale engineering at a fast-growing AI startup. Requires 8-10 years experience and in-office NYC presence.

190k – 270k
On-site8+ YOEFullstack Engineering

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Define technical architecture and own end-to-end delivery of our most complex, high-stakes initiatives
  • Drive product and engineering alignment, translating ambiguous customer problems into clear, scalable technical solutions
  • Establish and uphold engineering standards across code quality, testing, monitoring, and reliability
  • Partner directly with Product, Customer Success, and GTM leadership to shape roadmap priorities and engineering strategy
  • Serve as a technical force multiplier, elevating the output of engineers around you through mentorship, code review, and systems thinking
  • Identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks before they become company-wide problems

What You'll Bring

  • 8 - 10 years of full-stack engineering experience (we also welcome exceptional new grads with meaningful projects or internships)
  • Deep familiarity with AI, LLMs, or AI-assisted systems or a willingness to learn fast
  • Outcome-driven mindset: you measure success in impact, not just shipped features
  • Comfortable collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams
  • Low ego, high energy, resilient in a fast-paced environment
  • Bonus: prior startup, hacker, or founder experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-sponsored 401(k) through Vestwell
  • Flexible PTO plus U.S. federal holidays
  • Daily in-office lunch through Parkday
  • Dinner covered when working late
  • Commuter benefits
  • Standing desks and workspace accommodations available on request
  • All core tools and software provided

Skills

Full-Stack EngineeringAILLMsJavaScriptPythonReactNode.jsPostgresAWSDocker

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