Staff Software Engineer

Staff · Full Time

New York City, NYUSD 200k – 275k5mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

PermitFlow is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing an AI-powered construction management platform that revolutionizes permit and project compliance processes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive full-stack development expertise, a passion for solving complex industry challenges, and the ability to drive technical innovation in the construction technology sector.

Responsibilities

  • Full Stack Development: Architect, design, and implement robust and scalable full-stack solutions that address complex construction technology challenges, translating business requirements into innovative technical implementations.
  • Front End Engineering: Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React and TypeScript, ensuring seamless user experiences across multiple devices and platforms in the construction management ecosystem.
  • Back End Development: Build and optimize server-side components using Node.js, with a focus on designing efficient data storage and retrieval solutions using PostgreSQL databases.
  • System Architecture: Contribute to the overall architecture of the construction management platform, making strategic technology decisions that enhance scalability, performance, and system integrations.
  • Technical Leadership: Conduct comprehensive code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor junior developers to elevate the team's technical capabilities and foster professional growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives, participating fully in agile development processes.

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Full Stack Development

    Proven expertise in full-stack development, with a strong preference for startup experience and ability to work across multiple technology domains.

  • Technology Stack Proficiency

    Deep understanding and extensive experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.

Education

  • Educational Background

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred, with equivalent professional experience.

Experience

  • Project Ownership

    Demonstrated track record of autonomously leading technically complex, cross-functional projects from conception to execution.

  • Strategic Technical Decision Making

    Ability to identify valuable technical initiatives, articulate clear implementation strategies, and execute them independently.

Skills

Required

  • React

    Advanced proficiency in developing responsive web applications

  • TypeScript

    Strong typing and object-oriented programming skills

  • Node.js

    Server-side JavaScript development expertise

  • PostgreSQL

    Complex database design and query optimization

Preferred

  • AI Technologies

    Nice to have

    Understanding of AI integration in software platforms

  • Construction Tech Knowledge

    Nice to have

    Familiarity with construction industry technology challenges

Tech stack

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScript

Frameworks

ReactNode.js

Databases

PostgreSQL

Tools

GitDocker

Other

AI Integration

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 200,000 – 275,000

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation

    Salary range of $200K-$275K with meaningful equity in a high-growth startup

  • Healthcare Coverage

    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Flexible Time Off

    Flexible PTO policy and paid family leave

  • Professional Development

    Home office and equipment stipend, opportunities for continuous learning

  • Hybrid Work Environment

    3 days per week in NYC office with direct leadership access

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Preliminary phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and experience

  2. 02

    Technical Interview

    Detailed technical assessment focusing on full-stack development skills and problem-solving abilities

  3. 03

    System Design Interview

    In-depth discussion of architectural approaches and scalable system design

  4. 04

    Team Fit Interview

    Meeting with potential team members to assess cultural and collaborative fit

  5. 05

    Final Leadership Interview

    Conversation with senior technical leadership to discuss long-term vision and potential impact

Full posting

Original listing.

PermitFlow is redefining how America builds. We’re an applied AI company serving the nation’s builders, tackling one of the largest information challenges in the economy: understanding what can be built, where, and how. Our AI agent workforce helps the fastest-growing construction companies navigate everything from permitting and licensing to inspections and project closeouts – accelerating housing, clean-energy, and infrastructure development across the country.

Despite being a $1.6T industry, construction still suffers from massive delays, wasted capital, and lost opportunity. PermitFlow has already delivered unprecedented speed, accuracy, and visibility to over $20B in development, helping contractors reduce compliance time, de-risk projects, and scale with confidence.

As the U.S. enters a new capex supercycle across data centers, factories, housing, and renewables, joining PermitFlow means building the AI infrastructure at the core of every construction project driving the next wave of reindustrialization.

We’ve raised over $90M, most recently completing our Series B, from top-tier investors including Accel, Kleiner Perkins, Initialized, Y Combinator, Felicis, and Altos Ventures, with backing from leaders at OpenAI, Google, Procore, ServiceTitan, Zillow, PlanGrid, and Uber.

Our HQ is in New York City with a hybrid schedule (3 in-office days per week). We prefer NYC-based candidates or those open to relocation.

What You’ll Do

  • Full Stack Development: Architect, design, and implement robust and scalable full-stack solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand user needs, and translate them into technical solutions

  • Front End Development: Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React and Typescript. Ensure a seamless and visually appealing user experience across various devices and platforms

  • Back End Development: Build and optimize server-side components using Node.js. Work with databases, particularly Postgres, to design and implement efficient data storage and retrieval solutions

  • System Architecture: Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the construction management platform. Make high-level decisions regarding technology choices, scalability, and system integrations

  • Leadership and Mentorship: Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and contribute to the professional growth of the development team

  • Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

  • Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in full-stack development. Evaluate and recommend new tools and frameworks to enhance the platform's capabilities

What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience in professional fullstack development, ideally most of which you’ve spent in startups

  • Extensive experience working within our tech stack, which is listed above

  • You sweat the important details and strive for excellence in your work

  • Experience owning technically challenging and demanding cross-functional projects

  • A record of identifying valuable projects, communicating the strategy for them, and executing on them autonomously

  • A customer-first mindset and an interest in talking with customers to make sure what we’re building is a polished product meets their needs

  • Habit of introspection and understanding what’s helped you be successful in the past

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Flexible PTO and paid family leave

  • Home office & equipment stipend

  • Hybrid NYC office culture (3 days in-office/week) with direct access to leadership

  • In-Office Lunch & Dinner Provided

PermitFlow provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or family status, as protected by applicable law.


We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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