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Staff Full Stack Engineer
About the job Staff Full Stack Engineer
Staff Full Stack Engineer
Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Direct Hire – Full Time
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 base + equity
Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required – No visa sponsorship available
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Staff Full Stack Engineer to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this senior-level full stack engineering role. Only candidates who fully meet the required qualifications and demonstrate a stable, progressive career history will be considered for interview.
Position Overview
This is a foundational engineering role within a fast-scaling software startup building advanced operational software in a complex, real-time environment. The selected engineer will operate at a staff level—owning architecture, shaping engineering direction, and delivering production-grade systems end to end.
This position requires deep technical capability across backend systems, frontend architecture, and distributed integrations. It also requires a high-agency professional who thrives in early-stage environments and can move from ambiguity to shipped product without heavy oversight.
Core Responsibilities
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to:
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Architect and implement scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
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Lead frontend development using React with a strong focus on performance and user workflow clarity.
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Design and evolve middleware and API layers that support real-time system interactions.
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Build, refine, and integrate AI-driven components into core product workflows.
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Integrate external operational systems and real-time data feeds into production platforms.
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Design containerized services and support CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployment.
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Participate in infrastructure planning, system scalability, and performance optimization.
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Take features from initial concept through production release with minimal direction.
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Collaborate closely with product leadership while maintaining strong technical standards.
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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews.
Interview consideration requires clear evidence of ownership over shipped systems at scale.
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
The following qualifications are mandatory:
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5–10+ years of full stack engineering experience.
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Meaningful experience in early-stage startups (pre–Series C preferred).
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Demonstrated history of taking complex features or products from concept to production.
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Advanced proficiency in:
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Node.js
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JavaScript
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TypeScript
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React
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Experience integrating AI tools or LLMs into product development workflows.
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Familiarity with containerization and infrastructure tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
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Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science (strong academic background required).
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Minimum 2+ years at each recent employer (stable tenure required).
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Strong system design and architecture capabilities.
Immediate Disqualifiers:
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No Computer Science degree.
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Purely enterprise maintenance background with no ownership.
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FAANG-only background without startup experience.
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Multiple short-term roles under 2 years without progression.
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Visa sponsorship requirement.
Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)
While not required, the following will significantly strengthen candidacy:
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Experience building custom AI pipelines or integrating LLM-based systems.
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Experience developing logistics, transportation, or operational workflow software.
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Prior work in SaaS environments with modern tech stacks (5–10 years old).
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iOS application exposure or mobile-first application experience.
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Experience scaling infrastructure in high-availability systems.
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Personal or professional interest in aviation or aerospace.
Preferred qualifications will be heavily weighted in final selection.
The Type of Candidate HireNow Staffing Is Recruiting
HireNow Staffing is seeking a high-agency, technically elite engineer who:
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Owns features end to end and is comfortable being accountable for outcomes.
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Has demonstrated long-term commitment at prior companies (no job hopping).
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Thinks in systems, not just tickets.
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Moves comfortably between backend architecture and frontend experience.
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Uses AI tools thoughtfully to enhance engineering velocity.
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Operates effectively in ambiguity without waiting for detailed specifications.
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Brings startup-level urgency with senior-level technical maturity.
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Works well in an on-site, collaborative engineering environment in San Francisco.
This role requires both technical depth and product-minded ownership.
Additional Hiring Conditions
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On-site presence in San Francisco required.
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Background check required.
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Stable, progressive employment history will be verified.
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Equity participation included in compensation package.