Sr/Staff Full Stack

HRB; New York (NY); Remote; CAD 171,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

HRB is seeking a Staff Full-Stack Engineer to lead design, development and optimization of critical systems powering pricing, integrations, and operations. You will own architecture, mentor engineers, and set technical direction for multiple product areas, collaborating with product, design and operations to ensure on‑time delivery.

A strong track record in scalable cloud architectures is required. You will work with cutting‑edge tech, drive architectural decisions, and help shape a fast‑growing

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in staff or senior roles.
• Proven leadership of complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong Node.js-based web app experience (Nest.js).
• Extensive AWS experience (Lambda, Fargate, ECS, EKS).
• Deep knowledge of MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB.
• Ability to balance technical execution with timelines and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and rapid iteration.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and optimization of core systems.
• Own architectural decisions for reliability and scalability.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical direction.
• Coordinate with product, design and operations teams.
• Ensure uninterrupted live operations and timely delivery.

Skills

Node.js

Nest.js

Leadership

Cross-functional

AWS

Databases

Agile

Communication

Architectural design

Tools

MongoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Lambda

Fargate

ECS

EKS

Job description

About us
We arethe industry-standard brand and operator of flexible accommodations. Founded in 2016 by professionals who previously drove growth at firms Airbnb, KKR, and Apollo, we combines deep technology and real estate expertise, operating from its New York headquarters. Our company leverages its proprietary tech stack to partner with institutional real estate owners, turning single-family, multifamily, and hotel properties into short-term rentals that cater to modern business and leisure travelers—offering a perfect blend of dependability, comfort, and style, we’re not just changing how people travel; we’re reimagining the potential of real estate assets, turning them into profitable and sustainable investments.

We are looking for a Staff Full-Stack Engineer who will lead the design, development, and ongoing optimization of the critical systems that power our pricing strategies, third-party integrations, and broader operational capabilities. In this role, you will take ownership of complex architectural decisions to ensure reliability, scalability, and alignment with evolving business needs, while also writing high-quality, well-tested code and performing code reviews that set the bar for technical excellence.

As a Staff Engineer, you will take a leadership role in shaping the architecture, mentoring the team, and driving the technical direction of our nternal operational platform. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for one or multiple product areas, coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects. You’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and operations teams to scope out ambitious projects, define key objectives, and ensure successful delivery. Beyond project execution, you will help shape the long-term technical roadmap by anticipating future challenges, proposing innovative solutions, and championing best practices.

By taking full responsibility for the systems you oversee, from troubleshooting to performance optimization, you will ensure uninterrupted live operations and help uphold our commitment to building a world-class hospitality platform.

Experience

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a staff or senior engineering role.
• Proven expertise in leading complex, cross-functional projects across multiple teams.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js-based web application frameworks (e.g., Nest.js).
• Extensive experience with cloud-based architectures and tools, particularly AWS (e.g., Lambda, Fargate, ECS, and EKS).
• In-depth knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases, such as MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres, and DynamoDB.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical execution with time management and communication.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and rapid iteration cycles.
• Strong EQ, with the ability to foster collaboration and empathy across teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel 1-2x per quarter to San Francisco or Hungary, as needed.

High-Impact Role at a Fast-Growing Company

• Join a lean engineering team of 12 where every engineer releases code to production weekly and drives over $100M in annual revenue
• Take ownership of entire product domains from day one - no hand-holding or micromanagement
• Work with cutting-edge tech stack including latest LLMs and AI-driven solutions in a greenfield environment

Exceptional Team Culture & Flexibility

• Work-life balance that actually works
• Hospitality-first culture that extends throughout the entire organization from top to bottom
• Team members genuinely enjoy working together and have stayed for years because of the collaborative environment

Strong Financial Backing & Growth Trajectory

• $100M+ raised from top-tier VCs including Silver Lake Ribbit Capital and Firstmark
• Recent $40M funding round provides solid runway for continued growth
• Leading position in the tech-enabled hospitality space with proven business model