Staff Software Engineer
Remote
Job Id:
155420
Job Category:
Job Location:
Remote
Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Business Unit:
Piper Companies
Division:
Piper Enterprise Solutions
Position Owner:
Anne Green
Piper Companies is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for a startup that focuses on continuous test automation for enterprise systems. The Staff Software Engineer will design and deliver core product capabilities while guiding the team ibn modern software practices and leveraging AI tools to accelerate innovation. The Staff Software Engineer is a remote opportunity (within right to work states) and is a direct hire with the company.
Responsibilities for the Staff Software Engineer:
- Design, build, and deploy production-grade features for an AI-first product using TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and Go.
- Integrate and evaluate LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI) and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector).
- Champion AI developer tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT) to boost productivity.
- Apply modern SDLC practices: test automation, CI/CD, clean architecture, iterative delivery.
- Collaborate with Product and Design to prototype AI-driven features.
- Lead technical design sessions, code reviews, and mentor engineers.
Requirements for the Staff Software Engineer:
- 6+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong foundation in software design principles and agile delivery.
- Expertise in at least one backend stack (Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Go).
- Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML capabilities (LLMs, embeddings, vector search).
- Active use of AI-assisted developer tools in daily workflow.
Compensation for the Staff Software Engineer:
- $140,000-$180,000 base salary
- Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if required by law
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This job opens for applications on 11/26/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.