Staff Software Engineer

BuildOps; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 197,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Lunch provided on in-office days

In-office hubs and events

Job summary

BuildOps in Los Angeles is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to architect, build, and optimize our full-stack platform across the stack from scalable frontend applications (React.js) to high-performance backend services (Node.js, GraphQL, REST). You will mentor engineers and influence best practices in a distributed team environment.

The role emphasizes API design, database optimization, and observability with Jest and React Testing Library.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with full-stack focus in modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong React.js expertise and scalable frontend architecture experience.
• Backend experience with Node.js, GraphQL APIs (Apollo/Relay) and RESTful services.
• Proficient in SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar).
• Experience with performance optimization, caching, and rendering strategies.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with containers and cloud infra (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Nice to have Python for backend development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and automated deployments.
• Proven mentoring and coaching experience; strong communication skills.
• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Willingness for hybrid schedule (Mon/Fri remote, Tue-Thu in office).

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain the full-stack platform (React frontend, Node.js backend).
• Lead technical decisions for frontend and backend; ensure performance and maintainability.
• Design, develop, and optimize APIs and integrations.
• Improve database design and query performance.
• Enhance UI components with Material-UI for a consistent UX.
• Own full-stack observability with logging and performance analysis.
• Evaluate new technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with QA to ship high-quality software.
• Define and enforce testing strategies (Jest, React Testing Library).
• Mentor engineers through design reviews and pair programming.
• Lead cross-team technical initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, customers, partners.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

GraphQL APIs

REST APIs

TypeScript/JavaScript

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD

Mentoring engineers

Strong communication

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Material-UI

Jest

React Testing Library

Apollo/Relay GraphQL

Job description

At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution, purpose-built to support today’s commercial contractors. From helping our customers to manage their service all the way to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that invests in our mission statement. We love driven, self-motivated folks that thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?

As a Staff Software Engineer, your primary focus will be to architect, build, and optimize our industry-leading platform across the entire stack, from scalable frontend applications to high-performance backend services. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who can drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and influence best practices in a distributed team environment. Your role will be pivotal in delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable software that powers the commercial contracting industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect, build, and maintain our full-stack platform, including scalable frontend applications (React.js) and high-performance backend services (Node.js, GraphQL, REST APIs).
• Lead technical decisions across the stack, ensuring high performance, maintainability, and best practices for both frontend and backend development.
• Design, develop, and optimize APIs to power our frontend applications and third-party integrations.
• Improve database design and query optimization, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Enhance and optimize our design system and UI components using Material-UI, ensuring a seamless and consistent user experience.
• Own full-stack observability, implementing logging, monitoring, and performance analysis tools to improve reliability across frontend and backend services.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies that drive innovation and efficiency across the stack.
• Work in tandem with the QA engineering team to ship high-precision, well-tested software.
• Define and enforce testing strategies across both frontend and backend using tools such as Jest and React Testing Library.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, conducting technical design reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Lead technical initiatives that impact multiple teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and technical vision.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, customers, partners, and other leaders.

What We Look For:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on full-stack development in modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Deep expertise in React.js and state management with experience in building and maintaining scalable frontend architectures.
• Strong backend development experience with Node.js, designing and maintaining GraphQL APIs (Apollo, Relay) and RESTful services.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL), including PostgreSQL, MySQL,or similar.
• Experience with frontend and backend performance optimization, including database indexing, caching, and frontend rendering strategies.
• Strong experience with event-driven architecture, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and real-time data processing.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Prior knowledge or ability to quickly learn Python for backend development is a plus.
• Experience working in CI/CD environments, ensuring smooth and automated deployments across the stack.
• Track record of mentoring and coaching engineers, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills for documentation and cross‑functional collaboration.
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule - Monday/Friday WFH, Tuesday - Thursday, in office

Compensation

• $197,000 - $262,000 base salary range + annual bonus + meaningful equity

What we offer:

• Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
• One‑time work‑from‑home allowance
• Hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in‑office days
• Company events and team‑building activities, both in‑person and virtual
• Fast‑paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Chance to work with cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions
• The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers

We welcome applicants from across the U.S. where we are registered to do business and able to support employment. Currently, this excludes the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This list is based solely on operational and compliance considerations and is reviewed from time to time as our footprint grows.

About BuildOps

Join BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multi‑billion dollar commercial contracting industry! We’re not just talking incremental improvements—we’re talking a full‑scale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running. See why contractors choose Buildops here. We’re fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industry‑leading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric (Reuters, TechCrunch, LA Business Journal) . Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols. Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AI‑driven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service. At BuildOps, we’re changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You’ll be a key player in a company that’s truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you.

BuildOps is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

BuildOps will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act pursuant to applicable local and state laws.