Ashby

Staff Software Engineer, Product Engineering, EU

Ashby4 months ago
Location

Remote - Europe

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

EUR 141,000 – 226,000

Level

Staff

Role

Staff Software Engineer

Posted

Nov 14, 2025

Full TimeRemoteStaff

The role

Summary

Ashby is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Product Engineering team in Europe, focusing on building innovative talent acquisition software. The role offers extensive product ownership, minimal process, and the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while directly impacting customer experience in a high-growth startup environment.

What you'll do

Product Engineering Ownership: Take full ownership of product features from conception to implementation, including customer research, product specs, wireframing, and end-to-end development
Technical Innovation: Design and implement complex software solutions that solve critical challenges in talent acquisition workflows
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across product, design, and engineering to drive feature development and system improvements
System Architecture: Build and enhance core technical components, create powerful abstractions, and develop flexible system architectures

What we look for

Technical

Full-Stack DevelopmentProficiency in developing across the entire technology stack, with comfort in both frontend and backend implementations
Systems DesignStrong ability to design complex, scalable software systems with minimal oversight

Education

Computer Science BackgroundBachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Project LeadershipDemonstrated experience leading technical projects from conception to completion with minimal process guidance
Product-Technical IntegrationExperience navigating and solving problems at the intersection of product strategy and technical implementation

Skills

Required skills

TypeScriptStrong proficiency in TypeScript for full-stack development
ReactExpertise in building complex web applications using React
GraphQLExperience with GraphQL API development and integration

Nice to have

Product Design SkillsAbility to create wireframes, write product specifications, and engage in user research
Systems ThinkingDemonstrated capacity for creating powerful, generalized technical abstractions

Compensation & benefits

Salary

EUR 141,000 – 226,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary range between €141,000 and €226,000 with equity options

Stock Options

10-year exercise window for stock options with flexible purchasing terms

Flexible Time Off

Unlimited PTO with active encouragement to take time off

Parental Leave

Minimum of 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, potentially longer outside the US

Professional Development

$100/month education budget with additional coverage for conferences

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health insurance fully covered by the company for employees and dependents

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — 15-30 minute introduction call with Hiring Manager to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Screen — 1-hour live pairing session working directly in the company's actual codebase
  3. 3
    Comprehensive Interviews — Three non-coding interviews focusing on product thinking, technical design, and infrastructure (3h 15m total, can be split across multiple days)
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Ashby

Ashby

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Ashby offers an all-in-one recruiting platform designed to streamline and optimize the hiring process for modern teams. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including an applicant tracking system, advanced scheduling automation, recruitment analytics, and candidate relationship management. Ashby's mission is to empower businesses to attract, engage, and hire top talent more efficiently through integrated and powerful technology. It operates within the human resources technology market, serving companies looking to enhance their talent acquisition strategies. The platform helps organizations manage every stage of their recruitment pipeline from sourcing to offer.

San Francisco, USAFounded 2020ashbyhq.com

Tech Stack

Languages
TypeScriptNode.js
Frameworks
ReactGraphQL
Databases
PostgreSQLRedis
Tools
CI/CD
Other
Design System
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