Staff Software Architect & Technical Leader

cabin; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabin is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead architecture, strategy, and delivery across diverse client projects. You will act as a technical advisor, bridging business needs with robust implementations and guiding the engineering team toward scalable solutions.

This role emphasizes mentoring, establishing coding standards, and participating in design reviews to drive technical excellence from strategy through execution.

Qualifications

• Proven success leading the technical delivery of complex software projects from inception to deployment.
• Ability to architect complex systems in a sustainable, repeatable, and robust manner, considering long-term implications.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Expertise across multiple languages, frameworks, or domains (based on project needs), demonstrating versatility and adaptability.
• Ability to balance short-term delivery goals with long-term technical health, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
• A track record of mentoring and enabling the growth of others, demonstrating a commitment to team development.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and technical strategy of assigned client projects, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and align with business objectives.
• Communicate directly with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions and requirements.
• Assign and delegate work across the engineering team, thoughtfully balancing individual strengths with opportunities for growth and development.
• Lead and actively participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architectural decisions, promoting best practices and high-quality outcomes.
• Proactively identify risks, surface blockers, and request Principal Engineer support where needed to ensure smooth project progression.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability in all project deliverables, adhering to established coding standards and architectural principles.
• Mentor Senior and Associate Engineers, fostering their technical growth and professional development through guidance and constructive feedback.
• Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions with product, design, and client leadership, advocating for technical considerations and strategic alignment.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architectural design

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Code reviews

Job description

Cabin is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead architecture, strategy, and delivery across diverse client projects. You will act as a technical advisor, bridging business needs with robust implementations and guiding the engineering team toward scalable solutions.

This role emphasizes mentoring, establishing coding standards, and participating in design reviews to drive technical excellence from strategy through execution.