Staff Software Engineer - AI-Driven SaaS Architect (Remote)

AppFolio, Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,200 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AppFolio, Inc in Santa Barbara, California, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive technical vision and strategy for our Investor segment. You will lead the design of next-generation systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in SaaS, excels in architectural decision-making, and embraces AI technologies. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $167,200 to $209,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and scaling web-based applications, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Experience leading architectural discussions, defining system design, and guiding technical decision-making.
• Ability to solve complex problems without a roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical vision and strategy across the Owner subsegment, influencing the product roadmap.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex, distributed systems for next-generation products.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Machine Learning leaders to bridge AI capabilities and customer value.

Skills

SaaS experience

AI tooling

Web-based applications development

Architectural decision making

Coaching and mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Golang

React

AWS

Job description

AppFolio, Inc in Santa Barbara, California, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive technical vision and strategy for our Investor segment. You will lead the design of next-generation systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in SaaS, excels in architectural decision-making, and embraces AI technologies. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $167,200 to $209,000 based on experience.