Staff Software Engineer

We are seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to join our Growth Engineering team. In this technical leadership role, you will drive the development of scalable systems that enhance user acquisition, retention, and engagement. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical direction and make a direct impact on business growth.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the stack using React JS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS in a serverless environment. In-office collaboration (3 days per week) in Palo Alto, CA is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex, scalable systems.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver impactful features.
• Define best practices for coding standards, system design, and process improvements.
• Develop and optimize applications using TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
• Mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and troubleshoot high-priority production issues.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development and distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS services.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects from inception to deployment.
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and leadership skills.
• Experience with growth-focused engineering projects or A/B testing frameworks is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Front-end performance optimization.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library).

Kinect is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We comply with all applicable laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kinect is dedicated to fair hiring practices, equal access to opportunities, and a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.