Staff Software Engineer
Quick answer
Code for America is hiring a remote Staff Software Engineer (US-based) with a salary range of $128,945 to $157,850 to contribute to high-impact government services, focusing on technical delivery and leadership.
- Role
- Staff Software Engineer
- Organization
- Code for America
- Location
- Remote across the US
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $128,945 to $157,850 annually
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Code for America is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to high-impact government services, focusing on technical delivery and leadership.
What you'll do
- Craft new features that help users navigate government services
- Write automated tests and develop monitoring strategies
- Work iteratively to ship minimal features and harden them to scale
- Contribute to design, implementation, and code review
- Own architecture and data-modeling decisions for significant parts of a production system
- Support engineering's culture of writing by producing quality documentation and learning materials
What it takes
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Expertise in system architecture, data modeling, web technologies, and API design
- Experience working across multiple languages, frameworks, and tech stacks
- Demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools judiciously
- Experience with Agile Software Development models
- Technical leadership in a team environment
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits package including salary, values, employee enablement support, professional development, retirement plans, medical, remote work, time off, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
This is a remote position across the US.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $128,945 to $157,850 annually.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 7+ years of software engineering experience, expertise in system architecture, data modeling, web technologies, and API design, and experience with Agile Software Development models.
How do I apply?
You can apply through the Code for America careers page.
How to apply
Apply directly on Code for America's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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