Staff Software Engineer — Build Scalable Systems

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. in Tulsa is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to strengthen maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation.

This early-stage company offers ownership and autonomy, turning company priorities into actionable plans while partnering across functions. This role will help create the processes and internal systems behind the work, not merely inherit a mature playbook.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability relevant to maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the Staff Software Engineer scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, make progress independently, and document decisions.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities may evolve.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, security, accessibility, and inclusive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation.
• Translate the priorities of the Staff Software Engineer role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Maintainable software

Software architecture

Code quality

Testing

Delivery

Reliability

Technical documentation

Ownership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Nicely Co. in Tulsa is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to strengthen maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation.

This early-stage company offers ownership and autonomy, turning company priorities into actionable plans while partnering across functions. This role will help create the processes and internal systems behind the work, not merely inherit a mature playbook.