Staff Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (AI): Designing and scaling a category-defining AI product with an accent on production-grade systems and high-impact product delivery. Focus on driving major technical initiatives, setting engineering standards, and ensuring system scalability.

Location: Fully on-site in Manhattan, New York City

Salary: $250,000 – $300,000+ base salary + strong equity

Company

A high-growth, profitable AI startup based in NYC.

What you will do

• Own and deliver large, high-impact product areas end-to-end.
• Design and scale complex, production-grade systems.
• Drive major technical initiatives that unlock new growth.
• Partner closely with leadership to translate strategy into shipped products.
• Set engineering standards and act as a force multiplier for the engineering team.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience building and scaling production systems.
• Proven experience operating at a senior or staff level in high-growth environments.
• Exceptional engineering fundamentals with strong technical judgment.
• Strong product sense and ability to make decisions under ambiguity.
• Must be based in or able to work fully on-site in Manhattan, NYC.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and strong equity package.
• Significant influence over the technical and product direction of the company.
• High-performance culture within a small, elite team.
• Monthly stipend and top-tier benefits.