Staff Software Engineer at PEBL — Palo Alto, CA

Purpose in Every Position

Where Your Work Moves the Needle.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We are looking for an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will take on a technical leadership position, driving the development of scalable systems and 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 Pebl'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.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• 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.

Let's Connect If You Have:

• Have either a Bachelor's or 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.
• Experience in growth-focused engineering projects or A/B testing frameworks is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• 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).

Our Commitment to You

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
• Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
• Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
• Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.

Pebl is an Equal Opportunity Employer.