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Staff Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
180K-215K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
180K-215K Annually
Senior level
The Staff Engineer will lead technical design projects, mentor other engineers, and set coding standards for reliability and scalability.
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Staff Engineer (Full-Time)

Remote, Anywhere in the US

We’re seeking a Staff Engineer to guide cross-team projects, mentor engineers, and set the technical standards that keep our platform reliable and scalable.

About AnswersNow:

At AnswersNow, our goal is to transform autism care by making it more accessible and effective. Through our virtual platform, families are paired with expert clinicians and receive timely, personalized therapy that drives real progress. We are scaling nationally and committed to using technology to deliver better outcomes for families everywhere.

Why this role matters:

This role is about more than code — it’s about leadership, clarity, and raising the bar. Staff Engineers make sure teams focus on what matters most, that our systems are reliable enough to carry our mission, and that engineers develop the habits and skills that keep us moving forward. We know that strong systems, high integrity, and effective mentorship are what sustain growth over the long term. By building a culture of trust and simplicity, you’ll amplify the impact of every engineer on the team.

Job Details

  • W2 Employment

  • Full-Time (Remote)

What you’ll do:

  • Lead technical design for cross-team initiatives.

  • Define coding standards and best practices that simplify complexity.

  • Mentor engineers at all levels to grow technical depth across the org.

  • Collaborate with leadership to align architecture and product roadmaps.

What you bring:

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience.

  • Proven record designing and scaling distributed systems.

  • Strong programming expertise in at least one core language.

  • Track record of technical leadership and effective mentorship.

  • A systems-first mindset — you believe consistent practices matter more than lofty goals.

  • Commitment to long-term value: investing in people, processes, and systems that compound over time.

What we Offer

  • Stock options and meaningful ownership in company growth.

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Fully remote – work from anywhere in the U.S.

  • Flexible hours with an async-friendly team culture

More About AnswersNow

At AnswersNow, we believe that innovation should be inclusive. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our fully-remote team operates with trust, autonomy, and respect. Learn more about us at getanswersnow.com.

Top Skills

Distributed Systems
Programming
Software Engineering

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