Staff Solutions Engineer
Quick answer
Code for America is hiring a remote US-based Staff Solutions Engineer paying $128,945-$157,850 to lead technical strategy and bridge the gap between government agencies and civic technology solutions.
- Role
- Staff Solutions Engineer
- Organization
- Code for America
- Location
- United States (Remote)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $128,945 - $157,850 annually
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Code for America is seeking a Staff Solutions Engineer to serve as a technical bridge between government agencies, complex legacy systems, and modern civic technology. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design technical solutions that improve public service delivery across criminal justice, tax benefits, and social safety net programs. Candidates will lead proof-of-concept projects, provide strategic technical guidance, and empower government partners through documentation and training. This position is remote-friendly for U.S.-based residents and requires occasional travel.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain technical relationships with government partners.
- Draft project plans, technical requirements, and statements of work.
- Implement proof-of-concept applications and custom software solutions.
- Provide technical expertise to improve government service delivery.
- Develop training plans to modernize agency technical capacity.
What it takes
- 7+ years of experience in Software/Solutions Engineering or Architecture.
- 4+ years of back-end development experience using industry-standard languages.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Recent experience with data infrastructure, databases, or DevOps.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong self-management skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Includes comprehensive health insurance (with no-cost employee-only options), 401k with employer match, 17 weeks of paid parental leave, open personal time off, professional development stipends, and a remote work setup allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote position for employees residing full-time within the United States.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual salary range for this position is $128,945 to $157,850.
What are the key technical requirements?
Applicants should have 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 4+ years of back-end coding experience in languages like Python, Java, C#, or Ruby, along with systems architecture expertise.
How do I apply for this role?
The job description does not specify an application deadline, but you can view the application process and details on 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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