Staff Software Engineer
Moonshot AI4 months ago
Base Salary
$190k - $260k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design scalable systems for Moonshot's evolution engine.
- Architect the next generation of the experiment engine for high-volume events.
- Evolve backend infrastructure using Python, AWS, and data pipelines.
- Drive technical strategy and define engineering principles.
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.
- Prototype ideas and bring them to production quickly.
- Enhance performance, security, and reliability for enterprise clients.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in designing and shipping production systems.
- Strong expertise in Python, AWS, and JavaScript.
- Proven ability to design distributed systems and microservices.
- Experience as a technical lead or staff engineer.
- Strong bias toward action and clarity in communication.
- Deep curiosity about AI and experimentation.
- Bonus: experience with ClickHouse, LLMs, or ecommerce infrastructure.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Meaningful equity in the company.
- Full health coverage for you and your family.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Tax-free commuter and parking benefits.
- Office-first culture with a Midtown Manhattan location.
- Direct collaboration with the founding team.
- Free One Medical Membership.
- 401k plan.