Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer builds and leads projects in a healthcare automation platform using Node, TypeScript, Python, focusing on system design, APIs, and distributed systems. Requires 4-7 years experience, self-direction, and ownership in a scaling startup environment.

184k – 260kSan Francisco, CAFullstack EngineeringHybrid4+ YOE

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About the role

Skills Required

Technical skills:

Proficiency with Node, Typescript, and Python
Good understanding of system design concepts - distributed systems, reliability/performance tradeoffs
Experience in API design, implementation, and documentation
Experience using AI coding tools (Cursor, Github Copilot, Claude, etc)
Experience working with CI/CD systems and good DevOps skills (nice to have)
Excellent documentation and testing habits
Proficiency with version control (Git)

Soft skills:

10x mindset
Good time management and planning skills

Experience

4-7 years of experience (or equivalent) as a software engineer
We're leveling this role to Pave's "P4" level: Leads project teams, provides direction, and keeps stakeholders informed. Determines key milestones and provides updates and check-ins to relevant teams and partners
Nice if you have worked on distributed architectures in the past, but not a strict requirement
You must have experience working on projects touching many parts of a large codebase

Skills

Node.jsTypeScriptPythonSystem DesignAPI DesignGitCI/CDDevOpsKubernetesDistributed SystemsAi Coding Tools

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