Staff Fullstack Engineer, Tech Lead

Madrona Venture Labs; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible time off

Daily lunch & snacks

Mentorship & impact opportunities

Job summary

Madrona Venture Labs is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead (Backend focused) for their Palo Alto office. This hybrid role involves technical leadership, team mentoring, and collaboration on Generative AI projects. The ideal candidate has 9-12 years of experience and a strong technical background in React, Java, and Python. The position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000-$220,000, full benefits, and an opportunity to work with top AI leaders in a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years relevant work experience and strong, hands-on technical background.
• Excellent cross-team collaboration and communication skills on complex technical topics.
• Track record of making continuous improvements to teams and technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical excellence and innovation.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Define the technical vision and roadmap for major projects.

Skills

React

Java

Python

Cross-team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science

Job description

About Typeface

We help the world’s biggest brands move from brief to fully personalized campaigns — in days, not months.

Founded by Abhay Parasnis and backed by Microsoft, GV, Salesforce, Lightspeed, Madrona and Menlo, we’re building category‑defining technology at the intersection of creativity and AI with real impact. Join us to help shape the future of enterprise marketing.

What You’ll Do

Typeface is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead (Backend focused) who will play a critical role in establishing the direction and goals of the team and delivering the power of Generative AI.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Be a key decision‑maker, driving technical excellence and innovation
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, set technical direction and drive team performance
• Lead the design and implementation of platform projects and features
• Lead large projects while collaborating with cross‑functional teams including Product Management and Design
• Resolve technical problems and develop solutions that affect the organization and go beyond the team
• Champion engineering excellence and quality work
• Define the technical vision and roadmap for major projects
• Manage project scope, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery and quality standards

What You Bring

• 9‑12 years relevant work experience and strong, hands‑on technical background
• Experience with React, Java, and Python
• Excellent cross‑team collaboration and communication skills on complex technical topics
• Enjoy collaborating with and mentoring others
• Track record of making continuous improvements to teams and technology
• Prior experience working at a high‑growth startup or tech company
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related field

Location

This is a hybrid role based in our Palo Alto or Seattle office. We collaborate in‑office 3 days a week.

Base Salary

The range for this role is $175,000-$220,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation — including salary, equity, and 401(k)
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• HSA and FSA options to support your financial wellness
• Flexible time off — including parental leave
• Well‑being programs — resources to support your mental and physical health
• Daily lunch & snacks
• Mentorship & impact — work closely with top AI leaders on products that ship

Equality Opportunity Statement

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We comply with applicable laws in every jurisdiction where we operate.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Build something big — Be part of a fast‑growing startup defining a new category: marketing orchestration powered by Agentic AI.
• Your work will matter — Trusted by Fortune 100 companies, our platform delivers 10x content velocity and 90% faster campaigns.
• A+ team — Collaborate with veterans from Adobe, Microsoft, Google, and top AI companies.
• Backed by the best — GV, Salesforce Ventures, Microsoft, Lightspeed, Madrona and Menlo ($165M raised).
• Recognized for innovation — TIME Best Inventions, Fast Company Next Big Thing in Tech, Gartner Cool Vendor, Adweek AI Company of the Year, LinkedIn Top Startup, Webby Award (AI Work & Productivity).