Staff Software Engineer

Adaptive; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier equity

Competitive benefits

Collaboration with a talented team

Job summary

A rapid-growing vertical AI company in New York is seeking a Staff Engineer to guide engineering efforts and ensure high-quality software delivery. The role involves collaboration with product management, technical architecture leadership, and team mentoring. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in software engineering, ideally in SaaS or fintech. Competitive compensation between $200-250k USD plus equity and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in SaaS or fintech.
• Expertise in modern software development practices and technologies.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution and delivery of product priorities with product management.
• Lead technical architecture ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers fostering technical excellence.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Leadership and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of SaaS and fintech

Architectural design experience

Job description

What we do

Adaptive is a rapidly growing vertical AI company of 40, building an AI-native ERP for real estate and construction. We have grown rapidly to over 600 customers and have raised $26m from Emergence, a16z, and other top funds, as well as a collection of angels from companies like Brex, Ramp, Airbase, Square, and Shopify.

Why join us?

Power the local built environment

We serve the small businesses that are building communities across our country. Your favorite local café, the new house on the corner, or the ADUs helping to solve the housing crisis were all built by our customers--those who have lived in their cities for their entire lives and have a true passion for their craft. These are creative, dynamic, skilled individuals who bring neighborhoods to life by conceiving of and constructing environments where people connect and build memories.

Join a world-class team at the forefront of vertical AI

We have built a culture rooted in collaboration, execution, and experience! We have deep backgrounds in finance, technology, and construction, and a fast-growing customer base. We have the momentum, team, and vision to win in this massive market. We'd love for you to join us.

About The Role

We are excited to share this opportunity to become one of the first Staff Engineers at Adaptive! Your technical expertise will be instrumental in guiding the direction of our engineering efforts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Reporting to the CTO/Cofounder, you will work closely with our engineering and product team of 13, playing a key role in the architectural design, development, and optimization of our products.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution and delivery of product priorities in collaboration with the product management team

• Align technical solutions with business needs and product vision

• Lead the technical architecture and design of our software, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security

• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

• Drive technical discussions and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and technology strategy

• Stay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for the adoption of new technologies where appropriate

• Lead by example in writing high-quality, maintainable, and robust code

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record in SaaS, fintech or related fields

• Deep expertise in modern software development practices and a broad range of technologies and frameworks

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire engineering teams

• Experience in architectural design and decision-making for scalable, high-performance systems

A note to applicants

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Compensation

The annual base compensation range for this role is $200-250k USD plus top-tier equity and benefits.

In Office Mandate

This role requires you to work Monday - Thursday in our sunny Union Square office