Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack

As a Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack at Owner, your primary responsibilities will include building new products and features from the ground up, taking ownership of projects from conception to shipping, ensuring high-quality code throughout the process. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and insights to improve our offerings continuously. Additionally, you'll mentor junior team members, helping to enhance their skills and contribute positively to our engineering culture.

To be considered for the Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack position at Owner, you should have at least 8 years of experience in software development, with a strong background in Typescript and familiarity with frontend technologies such as React and Next.js, as well as backend technologies like Node.js and MongoDB. Experience in a product-focused startup or technology company is preferred, alongside a proven ability to collaborate effectively with product managers and designers.

At Owner, you'll engage in various projects that directly impact thousands of restaurant owners and their success online. You’ll have the opportunity to work on developing new features, optimizing existing products, and integrating user feedback into our solutions. As someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be able to drive innovation and help shape the product direction significantly.

Owner fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development for our Staff Software Engineers. You will have access to mentorship opportunities, training resources, and the chance to attend industry conferences. We believe in investing in our team’s growth, ensuring everyone stays at the forefront of technology trends and practices.

As a Staff Software Engineer at Owner, you can expect a competitive salary ranging from $190K to $230K, depending on experience and location. In addition to comprehensive health coverage and a generous pre-IPO equity package, we offer a remote-first workload, unlimited PTO, and other perks that contribute to a positive work-life balance.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you worked on both frontend and backend technologies. Discuss particular technologies you've used, like React for the frontend and Node.js for the backend. Mention any challenges faced and how you overcame them, emphasizing your problem-solving skills.

Talk about the practices you follow to maintain code quality, such as code reviews, unit testing, and using tools for static code analysis. Emphasize your commitment to continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure robust testing is a part of your workflow.

Share a specific example of mentorship, detailing the context, the goals you set, and how you provided guidance. Emphasize your approach to fostering a supportive learning environment and the outcomes of your mentorship in terms of the junior developer's growth.

Be honest about your method for prioritization, whether it involves assessing impact, deadlines, or team input. You could mention tools or frameworks you use, like Agile methodologies, to help you manage workload effectively while ensuring team collaboration.

Discuss specific challenges related to aligning technical development with user needs, managing changing requirements, or balancing speed and quality. Highlight how you navigated these challenges and the lessons learned.

Describe a feature you led from concept to implementation. Discuss the problem it solved, your role in the project, and any metrics that demonstrate success after deployment, such as improved user engagement or performance gains.

Mention your strategies for continuous learning, such as following blogs, attending meetups, participating in online courses, or contributing to open-source projects. Illustrate your passion for technology and commitment to staying ahead.

Share examples of how you worked alongside product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals. Emphasize your communication skills and ability to understand and integrate different perspectives into the development process.

Discuss how you incorporate user feedback into your development cycle, whether through surveys, user interviews, or A/B testing. Explain how you analyze this feedback and implement changes based on user needs and experiences.

Express your alignment with Owner's mission to empower local businesses and your enthusiasm for working in a startup environment. Mention how your skills and values resonate with the culture at Owner and your eagerness to contribute to their success.