Staff Fullstack Software Engineer

About the position

We are looking for an exceptional Staff Fullstack Software Engineer to join our Growth Engineering team. In this role, you will take on a technical leadership position, driving the development of scalable systems and innovative solutions that enhance user acquisition, retention, and engagement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical direction of projects and have a direct impact on the success of Velocity Global's growth initiatives. This role is a unique opportunity to work across the stack, leveraging technologies like React JS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS to create impactful, scalable systems. This role requires in office presence in our Palo Alto office - 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex, scalable systems and services.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver impactful features aligned with business objectives.
• Drive technical decisions and set best practices for the team in areas such as coding standards, system design, and process improvements.
• Build, optimize, and maintain applications and services using React JS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS in a serverless environment.
• Mentor and guide engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Growth Engineering team, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority technical issues in production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development and distributed systems.
• Must have a lean mindset - Focus on delivering customer value by minimizing waste, optimizing workflows, fostering continuous improvement, and prioritizing in an iterative manner.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Proven track record of successfully leading technical projects from inception to deployment.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on delivering robust and reliable solutions.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in growth-focused engineering projects or A/B testing frameworks is a plus.
• Knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques.
• Background in leading or contributing to open-source projects.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, or React Testing Library).