Senior Software Engineer

Recruiting from Scratch; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and fast-growing technology company that is redefining workplace experiences. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will architect and build core features for enterprise-grade products, focusing on backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers the chance to impact large organizations and contribute to the company's mission-driven culture. With a hybrid work environment and a commitment to employee growth, this opportunity is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic settings and enjoy tackling enterprise-level challenges.

Benefits

Equity Package

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Remote Work Flexibility

Employee Growth Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on backend systems.
• Proven track record of building scalable web applications and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend systems and APIs for enterprise products.
• Lead cross-functional projects and mentor team members.

Skills

Backend Systems

API Development (REST, GraphQL)

System Design

Database Management (PostgreSQL)

Fullstack Development

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

CI/CD

Git

GitHub

Job description

Recruiting from Scratch provided pay range

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

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Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

About the client:

Title of Role: Staff Software Engineer – Admin Platform

Location: Seattle, WA

Company Stage of Funding: Growth Stage (>$170M in total funding)

Office Type: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)

Company Description

Join a fast-growing, venture-backed technology company transforming the future of workplace experience. With 16,000+ customer locations globally and a suite of products powering everything from visitor check-ins to space booking and compliance, this company is redefining how modern workplaces operate. Backed by leading investors and a mission-driven culture, they’re building the infrastructure that helps organizations bring people together safely, efficiently, and intelligently.

What You Will Do

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Admin Platform team, you’ll architect and build core features that support the admin experience across the company's enterprise-grade product offerings. You’ll focus on backend systems while also contributing across the stack when needed.

You’ll lead projects from ideation to production, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers across teams. You’ll play a strategic role in shaping platform capabilities that directly impact some of the world’s largest organizations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and building scalable backend systems and APIs (REST, GraphQL)
• Leading cross-functional projects that impact multiple product areas
• Improving data models and performance using relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Building features like SCIM sync, SSO, and Custom Roles for enterprise customers
• Driving long-term technical strategy and architectural decisions
• Mentoring team members and contributing to engineering excellence

Ideal Candidate Background

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer (fullstack preferred, backend focused)
• Proven experience working on scalable, production-grade web applications
• Strong system design skills and ability to lead architecture discussions
• Deep experience building and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL)
• Experience working in startup environments or high-growth tech companies
• Track record of cross-functional impact and influencing beyond your team

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, GitHub workflows
• Familiarity with data engineering practices (pipelines, processing, analytics)
• Experience with security, authentication, or admin-focused features
• Prior exposure to hybrid cloud environments or enterprise software

Compensation, Benefits, and Other Details

• Equity package available
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Hybrid work environment (Tues–Thurs onsite in Seattle HQ)
• Sponsorship available for candidates with existing U.S. work authorization (Please include visa type, expiration, and I-140 status if applicable)
• Strong commitment to employee growth, inclusion, and long-term career development

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a talented engineering team shaping the core platform at a mission-driven company serving global customers. If you enjoy building elegant systems at scale and solving enterprise-level challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Software Development

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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