Senior Full Stack Engineer

Pop-Up Talent; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer based in Redwood City, California. This role involves shaping the technical direction of the platform through design and scalable delivery. You will collaborate closely with a small, highly-aligned team, focusing on engineering quality and impact.

Ideal candidates should have 7+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in React, PHP, MySQL, along with AWS knowledge. Experience with AI-enabled tools is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with full stack ownership.
• Strong experience with React and modern frontend patterns.
• Production experience with PHP and MySQL.
• Working knowledge of Python for backend services and scripting.
• Experience building systems on AWS.
• Proven ability to design scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute high-quality code across backend and frontend systems.
• Design scalable services, APIs, and data models.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
• Drive debugging and resolution of performance challenges.
• Translate product requirements into technical designs.
• Collaborate closely with product and design.
• Improve standards around code quality and performance.

Skills

Software engineering

React

PHP

MySQL

Python

AWS

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Tools

Cypress

CI/CD practices

Job description

WorkBoard's Strategy Execution Platform powers the digital operating rhythm for companies around the globe, providing organization-wide clarity, alignment, and insights for growth. AstraZeneca, Ford, 3M, Client and many others rely on WorkBoard's platform, playbook, and expertise to accelerate results by aligning OKRs, simplifying business reviews and scorecards, focusing weeklies on outcomes, and leveraging analytics – all with embedded AI. More than 15,000 people are certified in WorkBoard's OKR coaching and Outcome Mindset Methodology™ which enables their organizations to quickly gain the agility OKRs can provide. Based in Silicon Valley and founded in 2013, WorkBoard investors include Andreessen Horowitz, SoftBank, GGV Capital, Workday Ventures, M12 (Microsoft), Client Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, and bank

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our platform. You will work across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers to design and deliver scalable, performant, and reliable systems. Beyond hands-on development, you will serve as a technical leader—guiding architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and driving initiatives that raise the bar for engineering quality and execution. This role requires strong ownership, deep problem-solving skills, and excellent communication. You will operate in a small, highly collaborative team where clarity, accountability, and impact matter. Experience building AI-powered features or using AI tools to improve engineering productivity is a strong plus

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead By Example: Contribute high-quality code across backend and frontend systems
• Shape Architecture: Design scalable services, APIs, and data models that support long-term growth
• Mentor Engineers: Coach and support teammates through code reviews, design discussions, and problem-solving
• Own Complex Problems: Drive investigation, debugging, and resolution of performance and scalability challenges
• Drive Execution: Translate product requirements into clear technical designs and well-scoped Jira tickets
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with product and design partners to deliver impactful solutions
• Establish Best Practices: Improve standards around code quality, performance, observability, and reliability
• Champion Improvement: Introduce new tools, patterns, or approaches—including AI-enabled workflows—where they add real value

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong full stack ownership
• Strong experience with React and modern frontend patterns
• Production experience with PHP and MySQL
• Working knowledge of Python for backend services, scripting, or integrations
• Experience building and operating systems on AWS
• Proven ability to design scalable architectures and optimize system performance
• Deep problem-solving and debugging skills across the full stack
• Demonstrated experience acting as a technical lead and mentoring engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Have

• Experience building or integrating AI-powered features
• Familiarity with LangGraph, LangChain, or similar agent-based frameworks
• Experience using AI tools to improve engineering velocity and code quality
• Background in DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Experience with Cypress or end-to-end testing frameworks

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates learning, diversity and inclusion. If you're hungry to grow your skills while growing a company, your sense of urgency matches the size of our market opportunity, and you value and enable teammates’ contributions, then come join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.