Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Objective Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Meaningful equity ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Objective Partners is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack) in Chicago, IL, to help redefine digital engagement for sports entertainment and analytics. This on-site role offers impact across web and mobile platforms, collaborating with the founding team to architect and ship end-to-end features that scale for millions of users.

You will drive architectural decisions, mentor the engineering team, and own the development lifecycle from scoping to production monitoring in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of professional software development experience in high-growth startups.
• Proven expertise shipping full-stack features for a large-scale consumer base.
• Strong technical judgment on when to optimize, refactor, and manage debt.
• Chicago-based: ability to work in-person at the Chicago hub.

Responsibilities

• Translate product vision into high-performance technical roadmaps with leadership.
• Lead full-stack design and deployment of features across web and mobile.
• Balance rapid delivery with long-term architectural scalability.
• Mentor engineers and set best practices for system design.
• Collaborate with design and business stakeholders for a seamless user experience.
• Own the development lifecycle from scoping to production monitoring.

Skills

Full-stack development

Leadership

Technical judgment

Communication

Architectural design

Tools

Docker

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Chicago-based team and help redefine how digital creators and their audiences engage in the sports entertainment and analytics space. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role where you will work directly with our founding team to architect and ship end-to-end features for a platform used by millions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment and are passionate about building "AI-first", consumer-facing products that drive immediate user value, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership and go-to-market teams to translate product vision into high-performance technical roadmaps.




• Lead the full-stack design and deployment of new features across web and mobile platforms.




• Maintain a rigorous balance between rapid feature delivery and long-term architectural scalability.




• Serve as a technical mentor and lead for the engineering team, providing guidance on best practices and system design.




• Partner with design and business stakeholders to ensure a seamless, intuitive experience for our community of users and creators.




• Take full ownership of the development lifecycle, from initial scoping to production monitoring and optimization.

Requirements (Must-have)

• 6–10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in high-growth startup environments.




• Proven expertise in shipping full-stack product features that impact a large-scale consumer user base.




• Strong Technical Judgment: Demonstrated ability to make pragmatic decisions on when to optimize, when to refactor, and how to manage technical debt.




• Chicago-Based: Ability to work in-person at our Chicago hub alongside the CEO and core leadership.




• Communication: Exceptional ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teammates.




• Craftsmanship: A passion for building elegant, "AI-first" solutions that emphasize speed, quality, and user delight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling digital marketplaces or fintech platforms.




• A background in consumer-facing products with high daily engagement.




• Familiarity with our core tech stack: Python (Django), Go, PostgreSQL, TypeScript (Svelte), and React Native.




• Experience with Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions for infrastructure and CI/CD management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and meaningful equity ownership.




• Comprehensive benefits package.




• Opportunity to lead in a senior IC capacity within a culturally significant and rapidly evolving industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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