Staff Software Engineer - AI-Driven SaaS Architect

AppFolio; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 167,200 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AppFolio is looking for a pioneering technical leader to drive engineering growth for its Investor segment. The role demands expertise in scaling web-based applications and leading architectural discussions. You will mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge SaaS solutions.

The salary for this position ranges from $167,200 to $209,000 based on experience and skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and scaling web-based applications.
• Track record of leading high-stakes projects to successful launch.
• Experience leading architectural discussions and guiding decisions.
• Proactively adopted AI tooling into daily workflow.
• Balance intensity and sustainability in work habits.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical vision and strategy across the Owner subsegment.
• Lead the design and implementation of distributed systems.
• Coach engineers and foster a high-trust culture.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Machine Learning leaders.
• Research and apply new technologies to improve system quality.

Skills

Web-based application development

SaaS environment experience

AI tooling adoption

System architecture design

Complex problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Golang

React

AWS

Job description

AppFolio is looking for a pioneering technical leader to drive engineering growth for its Investor segment. The role demands expertise in scaling web-based applications and leading architectural discussions. You will mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge SaaS solutions.

The salary for this position ranges from $167,200 to $209,000 based on experience and skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package.