Staff Software Engineer

Standard Bots

New York City, NY, United States
Base: $225,000 to $260,000; bonus/equity: employee...
Hybrid (3 days onsite in nyc office)
8+ years professional software engineering experience
1+ year as staff engineer in large organization
Architecting distributed scalable systems
Standard Bots is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead complex engineering projects and define the long-term technical vision of their platform. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software engineering, a strong ability to influence cross-functional teams, and a passion for simplifying complex systems. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and unique workplace benefits

Job Summary

  • The company aims to lower the barrier to entry for real-world automation by empowering users without a robotics background.
  • This role requires defining long-term technical vision and leading high-risk programs across multiple engineering teams.
  • Employees enjoy hybrid work with three days onsite in NYC, daily catered lunches, and access to physical robot testing cells.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Standard Bots is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead complex engineering projects and define the long-term technical vision of their platform. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software engineering, a strong ability to influence cross-functional teams, and a passion for simplifying complex systems. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and unique workplace benefits.

Salary

Base: $225,000 to $260,000; Bonus/Equity: Employee Stock Options eligible; Benefits: PTO, medical/dental/vision, life, disability, 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional software engineering experience
  • 1+ year as staff engineer in large organization
  • Architecting distributed scalable systems
  • Leading complex multi-team technical programs
  • React TypeScript Node.js Python C++ Kubernetes

Nice-to-have

  • Relentless drive to reduce complexity
  • Proactive identification of organizational risks
  • Mentoring senior and mid-level engineers
  • Full-stack perspective for end-to-end integration
  • Ability to influence without direct authority

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years professional software engineering experience
  • At least 1 year experience as a staff engineer
  • Deep expertise in distributed system architecture
  • Fluency in React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, C++, Kubernetes

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