Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS, Python, Go)

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS, Python, Go) based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering squad while remaining actively involved in software development. You will take end-to-end ownership of a product area, shaping its technical direction and driving delivery from roadmap to production. Working across frontend and backend architecture, you will build scalable product experiences for an AI-powered compliance platform. You will collaborate closely with Product and Design to turn complex compliance workflows into intuitive, effective solutions. Alongside hands-on engineering, you will mentor developers, strengthen engineering standards, and guide technical decisions. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with an emphasis on product ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities -

Lead an engineering squad and take ownership of delivery for a product area, from roadmap planning through execution.

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Drive technical design across frontend and backend systems, making pragmatic architecture decisions that support product goals.

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Remain hands-on in development and personally deliver critical components of the product.

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Build and launch new product features and experiences end-to-end.

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Improve engineering quality through code reviews, reusable patterns, testing practices, and development standards.

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Mentor engineers through constructive feedback, technical guidance, and support for greater ownership.

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Partner with Product and Design teams to simplify complex compliance workflows and create effective user experiences.

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Improve system performance, reliability, observability, security, and cost efficiency.

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Drive technical alignment and collaboration across engineering and product teams.

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Maintain high engineering standards while enabling fast, effective delivery in a dynamic startup environment.

Requirements:

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7+ years of experience building and shipping production software.

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Strong full-stack engineering fundamentals, including APIs, data modeling, UI architecture, performance optimization, and debugging.

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Proven ability to own projects from technical design through production delivery.

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Experience making pragmatic technical trade-offs and navigating ambiguity.

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Strong communication skills and the ability to build alignment across engineering and product stakeholders.

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Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, or managing engineering teams.