Staff Software Engineer

RealWork Labs, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Parental Benefits

Equity

401(k)

Hybrid / Remote Flexibility

Job summary

RealWork Labs, Inc. in Austin, TX, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead feature-level delivery on B2B-focused products.

You will drive architecture, data engineering, and cloud infrastructure with a focus on a MERN stack (TypeScript, React, NodeJS, MongoDB) and AWS, collaborating with Product Managers and Designers to translate PRDs and wireframes into working software. The ideal candidate combines hands-on coding with system design, operational excellence, and a customer-centric,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to turn technical requirements into an iterative development plan with clear goals and timelines and then lead a small team to successful, on-time delivery.
• Demonstrate a mindset of operational excellence and full SDLC ownership including migration/ rollout path, observability tooling, metrics capture and monitoring for a successful launch after dev completion.
• Attention to DX - track record of increasing team velocity, removing bottlenecks and automating processes to ensure top-tier delivery.
• Conversational fluency in AWS best practices, enterprise software design patterns, and event-driven architecture.
• Strong coding experience with TypeScript, React, NodeJS and MongoDB; hands-on with the product.
• Practical application of AI developer tools in daily engineering tasks.
• 8+ years experience building products in a startup environment (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Mobile experience in Expo/React Native or fully native apps is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead feature-level implementation from scoping to delivery as part of a small pod or solo IC.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Principal Engineers to craft project plans and refine requirements.
• Ensure not just feature delivery but a clear migration/ rollout path and robust observability and monitoring.
• Drive improvements in developer experience and team velocity through automation and tooling.
• Work directly with stakeholders to refine technical requirements from business goals or user needs.

Skills

TypeScript

React

NodeJS

MongoDB

AWS

AI development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Expo/React Native

Job description

We’re RealWork , a team of builders and problem-solvers based in Austin, Texas. Our mission is to help home service professionals earn the trust they deserve online.

RealWork is the marketing engine behind thousands of contractors nationwide. We transform their best jobs into SEO-optimized stories, photos, and reviews that drive growth. Through integrations with leading field service platforms, we automate meaningful customer engagement after each job and use job content to help contractor’s online presence better reflect the quality of their work in the field.

RealWork is based 100% in the US and headquartered in Austin, TX.

The Role:

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our small but growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable expertise in product development, data engineering, systems architecture and cloud infrastructure, with a particular focus on B2B solutions and an iterative, customer-centric approach. As a Staff Software Engineer you’ll lead feature-level implementation from scoping to delivery as either a solo IC or as lead engineer on a small pod of 2-3 engineers depending on the needs of the project. With the support of Product Managers, Designers, and Principal Engineers you’ll take PRDs, wireframes and technical design requirements for a feature-sized project, craft a project plan, set a timeline and refine requirements then follow through on implementation and delivery of that feature.

The Product:

Our platform helps home service businesses get more business and operate more efficiently simply by doing their top-tier work. The platform marries data about customers, work done, photos, reviews, surveys and business reputation to create compelling stories the business can use to prove to new clients that they are better than the competition. The product is primarily a MERN stack with Typescript and AWS. We put an emphasis on keeping the codebase evergreen and focused on best practices while balancing stability and ease of use for the development team.

The Interview Process:

Tired of the 10-round interview gauntlet? So are we. We have a simple, straightforward interview process that takes less than 4 hours of your time - total. Sick of Take-Home Assessments and Algorithm Exercises before you ever get the chance to talk with someone? Us too. Let's get to the point, and see what we can build together.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work directly with stakeholders to define and refine technical requirements from a set of business goals or behavioral requirements.
• Ability to turn technical requirements into an iterative development plan with clear goals and timelines and then lead a small team to successful, on-time delivery.
• Demonstrate a mindset of operational excellence and full SDLC ownership - you’ll be responsible for ensuring not just feature delivery but a clear migration/rollout path, attention to observability tooling, metrics capture and monitoring and ownership of a successful launch after dev completion.
• Attention to DX - track record of increasing team velocity, removing development bottlenecks and automating processes to ensure top-tier delivery
• Conversational fluency in AWS best practices, enterprise software design patterns, and event-driven architecture
• Strong coding experience required - you’ll be hands on with the product. Professional experience building products with TypeScript, React, NodeJS and MongoDB is preferred.
• Practical application of AI developer tools in daily engineering tasks.
• 8+ years experience building products in a startup environment is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred
• Mobile experience in Expo/React Native or fully native apps, a bonus

Why Join RealWork?

• Startup environment within a stable, industry-leading company
• Competitive salary, bonus structure & equity
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision and Parental Benefits
• Regular team outings & events
• Hybrid / Remote Flexibility
• Flexible PTO and Work Hours
• 401(k)

RealWork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law or ordinance.