Staff Software Engineer, Integrations Team

About the Role

Second Nature is looking for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative and scalable software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the company’s overall technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code, ensuring it meets both functional and non-functional requirements
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software systems
• Uphold coding standards, best practices, and guidelines while conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality software
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing code and improving system performance
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Drive continuous improvements in code quality, development processes, and team efficiency
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and API specifications
• Communicate technical decisions and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in software design and architecture
• Experience with TypeScript, React, and Next.js
• Experience with NestJS and PostgreSQL
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures with Kubernetes and Terraform
• Experience using AI coding tools (like Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) in your daily workflow, with genuine excitement about where agentic AI is headed for software development
• Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns and design (e.g., microservices, distributed systems, hexagonal architecture, domain-driven design, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

We get it. Requirements can sometimes hold people back from applying to a job, but don’t let that be the case here. If you believe you have the skills it takes to elevate this role, team, and company, we encourage you to apply.

Core Values

• Pirate Ship; not a cruise ship. Bias towards action
• Massive Growth takes massive growth. We embrace challenges to increase our impact
• Grow the Pie. We focus on results so our customers & their customers win
• Triple Win!
• Purple Heart. We put the team before ourselves
• Extreme Ownership. See something? Say something; right the ship to get us back on course
• Be a moment maker. We aim to shatter the status quo

Schedule

This position is a remote-first, work from home role. To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be available during your scheduled working hours and give your full attention to your job duties
• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free work environment
• Have access to reliable high-speed internet
• Attend bi-annual in-person company meetings (travel costs reimbursed per company guidelines)

AI Innovation

We're thrilled about the transformative potential of AI innovation and its ability to drive progress at Second Nature. As we continue to explore and integrate AI into our workflows, we’re eager to learn how you’ve embraced and implemented AI in your professional journey. In the interview process, we look forward to hearing about your experiences and exploring how we can collectively leverage AI technology to accelerate our growth.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Open PTO and sick days
• Work remotely from anywhere in the US
• Supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing startup designing and developing an exciting category

Pay

Compensation Range: $150K - $190K