Senior Staff Software Engineer, Replit Cloud

Replit3 months ago

Location

Foster City, CA (Hybrid) In office M,W,F

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 265,000 – 390,000

Level

Staff

Role

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Posted

Jan 27, 2026

Full TimeStaff

The role

Summary

Replit is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the Replit Cloud team in developing first-party cloud infrastructure that enables millions of users to build, scale, and deploy applications through their AI-powered development platform. This technical leadership role involves building 0-to-1 products, mentoring engineers, and working with cutting-edge technologies including TypeScript, React, Go, and PostgreSQL.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership: Lead major projects from 0-to-1 development and enhance existing first-party primitives to drive user growth

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with designers and product managers to rapidly iterate on Replit Cloud features and improvements

Problem Solving: Identify and resolve the most challenging technical and quality problems that impact product performance and user experience

Team Development: Mentor and develop senior engineers to expand team capabilities and foster technical growth

Full Stack Development: Build and ship products using TypeScript, React, CSS, PostgreSQL, Go, and Terraform across the entire technology stack

Product Innovation: Leverage cloud infrastructure to create differentiated experiences for non-technical and semi-technical users

AI Integration: Implement AI agents to proactively optimize applications for latency, reliability, SEO, and performance improvements

Engineering Leadership: Participate in engineering leadership decisions, steering teams toward high-impact initiatives across the organization

What we look for

Technical

Full Stack Development10+ years of software development experience with proficiency in TypeScript, React, CSS, PostgreSQL, Go, and Terraform

Technical LeadershipMinimum 3+ years in technical leadership roles, demonstrating ability to guide teams and drive technical decisions

Cloud InfrastructureExperience building and scaling cloud-based applications and infrastructure systems

System ArchitectureStrong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and scalable application design

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, OR equivalent real-world engineering experience

Experience

Software Engineering10+ years of professional software development experience with progression to senior technical roles

Platform as a ServicePreferred experience building user-facing platform as a service products

High-Growth StartupPrevious experience at fast-paced, high-growth startup environments

AI/Agentic SystemsExperience with AI systems integration and agentic software development

Open SourceBonus: Active contributions to open source projects and community involvement

Skills

Required skills

TypeScriptAdvanced proficiency in TypeScript for both frontend and backend development

ReactExpert-level React development for building complex user interfaces

GoStrong Go programming skills for backend services and infrastructure

PostgreSQLDatabase design, optimization, and management expertise

Technical LeadershipProven ability to lead technical teams and drive architectural decisions

System DesignExperience designing scalable, distributed systems and microservices

Problem SolvingSystematic approach to complex technical challenges and optimization

Nice to have

Platform as a ServiceExperience building user-facing PaaS products and developer tools

AI/ML SystemsKnowledge of AI agents, machine learning integration, and intelligent systems

Startup ExperiencePrevious experience at high-growth technology startups

Open SourceActive contributions to open source projects and community engagement

Cloud PlatformsExpertise with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud infrastructure services

DevOpsInfrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment practices

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 265,000 – 390,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Equity

Market-competitive base salary with meaningful equity participation in company growth

401(k) Program

Retirement savings plan with 4% company matching contribution

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Disability Coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance protection

Parental Leave

Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave policies

Commuter Benefits

Transportation and commuting expense reimbursement programs

Wellness Stipend

Monthly wellness allowance for health and fitness activities

Remote Work Setup

Home office setup reimbursement for optimal work environment

Flexible Time Off

Unlimited PTO policy plus company holidays for work-life balance

Team Gatherings

Quarterly in-person team events and company-wide gatherings

Office Amenities

Premium in-office amenities including food, beverages, and collaborative spaces

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background, experience, and role alignment
2
Technical Leadership Interview — Discussion of technical leadership experience, system design principles, and architectural decision-making
3
System Design Interview — Whiteboard or collaborative design session focusing on cloud infrastructure and platform scalability
4
Technical Deep Dive — In-depth technical interview covering full-stack development, database optimization, and problem-solving approaches
5
Cross-functional Collaboration — Interview with product managers and designers to assess collaboration skills and product thinking
6
Cultural Alignment — Discussion of Replit's operating principles, values, and cultural fit with senior leadership
7
Final Interview — Meeting with VP of Engineering and other senior leaders to finalize technical and leadership assessment