Staff Software Engineer (Backend-focused)

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Plan

Remote work from anywhere in the US

Open PTO

Company meetings and travel reimburse

Job summary

Second Nature is seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable software solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical systems, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping technology strategy.

You will drive architecture decisions, ensure code quality, and contribute to a remote-first culture that enables collaboration across the US.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in software design and architecture.
• Experience with TypeScript and Node.
• Experience with AWS, PostgreSQL, SQL.
• Experience using AI coding tools in daily workflow.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns and design (microservices, distributed systems, hexagonal architecture, DDD).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code that meets requirements.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for scalability and maintainability.
• Uphold coding standards and conduct code reviews to ensure quality.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements.
• Document architecture and APIs; communicate decisions to stakeholders.
• Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

5+ years of software dev

TypeScript

Node.js

AWS

Software architecture

QA and code reviews

Problem solving

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL

Claude Code / Copilot / Cursor

Job description

At Second Nature, our people are our greatest differentiator. To build an industry-changing business, we don’t just need talent; we need an environment where high standards, continuous improvement, and customer obsession are the default.

Excellence is not a destination — it is how we show up every day. In twenty years time, we want every single employee to look back to their time at Second Nature and say: This is where I did my very best work. Where I grew the most. Where I pushed myself beyond what was comfortable.

ABOUT US

Today, we live in a world where everything has become convenient. Now you can get a ride anywhere, buy anything, and get an answer to your question with just a couple clicks on your phone. Convenience isn’t a luxury, it’s an expectation.

SO WHY NOT RENTING? IT’S STILL A CHORE TO GET UTILITIES SET UP, BUY RENTERS INSURANCE, GET AIR FILTERS CHANGED, HANDLE PEST CONTROL, AND MORE.

THAT’S WHY WE’VE BUILT THE WORLD’S FIRST RESIDENT EXPERIENCE PLATFORM THAT MAKES RESIDENT ONBOARDING, RESIDENT SERVICES, AND ANCILLARY REVENUE EFFORTLESS FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS.

WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT TURNING FRICTION INTO TRIPLE WIN EXPERIENCES FOR RESIDENTS, INVESTORS, AND MANAGERS. THAT WAY RENTING CAN BE EASY AND REWARDING FOR EVERYONE.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Second Nature is looking for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative and scalable software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the company’s overall technology strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code, ensuring it meets both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software systems.
• Uphold coding standards, best practices, and guidelines while conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality software.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing code and improving system performance.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvements in code quality, development processes, and team efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and API specifications. Communicate technical decisions and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation

Key Outcomes

• Backend services and APIs that ship on schedule and hold up in production, with defects caught in review or test rather than by customers.
• Clean, well-tested code that other engineers can pick up and extend without a translation layer, raising the bar for maintainability across the codebase.
• A continuous delivery pipeline and monitoring setup that stays healthy, supporting trunk-based development so the team deploys with confidence instead of caution.
• Product ideas translated into working technical solutions, with design and product partners who see you as a reliable thought partner early in the process rather than a downstream implementer.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in software design and architecture.
• Experience with TypeScript and Node.
• Experience with AWS, postgress, SQL
• Experience using AI coding tools (like Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) in your daily workflow, with genuine excitement about where agentic AI is headed for software development.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns and design (e.g., microservices, distributed systems, hexagonal architecture, domain driven design, etc).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

We get it. Requirements can sometimes hold people back from applying to a job, but don’t let that be the case here. If you believe you have the skills it takes to elevate this role, team, and company, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Our Core Values

Pirate Ship; not a cruise ship. Bias towards action.

Massive Growth takes massive growth. We embrace challenges to increase our impact.

Grow the Pie. We focus on results so our customers & their customers win. Triple Win!

Purple Heart. We put the team before ourselves.

Extreme Ownership. See something? Say something; right the ship to get us on course.

Be a moment maker. We aim to shatter the status quo.

Remote Work Statement

This position is a remote-first, work from home position. Second Nature is committed to creating a culture and workplace where remote work fosters collaboration and connections and is a key part of our company story and success. To be successful in a remote work role at Second Nature you must:

• Be available during your scheduled working hours and give your full attention to the completion of your Second Nature job duties
• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free environment in which to complete your work
• Have access to your own reliable high-speed internet connection
• Attend our bi-annual in-person company meetings (Second Nature will reimburse the cost of your business travel per company guidelines)

Why Second Nature?

• Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; 401K Plan
• Location: Work Remotely from anywhere in the US
• Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days
• The Product: Beyond the awards and 5-star reviews… our clients and customers love what they can do with a fully managed RBP
• Diverse, Inclusive Culture: We embrace employees from all backgrounds with openness and respect
• Training: A supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential
• Growth: The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing startup that’s designing and developing an exciting category

Second Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We take action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees and to provide employees with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law.