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Later

Staff Engineer – Product

Later

Staff Engineer shaping the future of Later’s technology stack. Leading initiatives and mentoring teams in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software development with a strong focus on frontend technologies like React and TypeScript, backend proficiency in Node.js, and a deep understanding of application and infrastructure security best practices. Capable of leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and optimizing system design and performance.

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React ExpertiseTypeScript ProficiencyNode.js Backend DevelopmentAPI IntegrationApplication Security Best Practices

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationDebuggingAutomated Testing Frameworks
Soft Skills
Technical MentorshipCross-Functional CommunicationInnovation Anticipation
Tools & Technologies
AWSGitCI/CD PipelinesDockerYAML Configuration
Industry Keywords
Cloud InfrastructureSQL DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesMySQLDynamoDB

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudDockerDynamoDBJavaScriptKotlinKubernetesMySQLNode.jsNoSQLReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Scope, plan, and lead large-scale technical initiatives
  • Anticipate risks, identify opportunities for innovation, and guide technical decision-making
  • Design, build, and optimize scalable systems across the stack
  • Deliver production-grade features end-to-end
  • Improve and maintain codebases
  • Debug and resolve complex issues across systems and services
  • Implement and advocate for strong application and infrastructure security practices
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams
  • Communicate technical and non-technical ideas clearly
  • Act as a technical mentor, coaching junior and mid-level engineers
  • Stay current on emerging tools, frameworks, and methods
  • Experiment with new technologies including AI/ML applications
  • Promote continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8–15 years of professional experience in software development
  • Strong frontend expertise in React and TypeScript
  • Backend proficiency in Node.js (Kotlin experience a plus)
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB).
  • Deep experience with API integration and third-party API management.
  • Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven ability in system design, architecture, and performance optimization.
  • In-depth knowledge of application and infrastructure security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker (Kubernetes a plus), and YAML configuration.
  • Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and QA best practices.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching engineers, influencing without authority.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • professional development