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Staff Software Engineer

Acceler8 Talent
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Staff Software Engineer - NYC (On-site)


A high-growth, profitable AI startup in NYC is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to define, build, and scale a category-defining product.


What will I be doing:


  • Owning and delivering large, high-impact product areas end-to-end
  • Designing and scaling complex, production-grade systems
  • Driving major technical initiatives that unlock new growth
  • Partnering closely with leadership to turn strategy into shipped product
  • Setting engineering standards and raising the bar across the team
  • Acting as a force multiplier for other engineers


What are we looking for:


  • Exceptional engineering fundamentals with strong technical judgment
  • 6 years of experience building and scaling production systems
  • Experience operating at a senior/staff level in high-growth environments
  • Strong product sense and ability to make decisions under ambiguity
  • High ownership, high velocity, and leadership through action


What’s in it for me:


  • $250,000 – $300,000 base salary strong equity
  • Significant influence over product and technical direction
  • Huge ownership with direct impact on company growth
  • Small, elite team with a high-performance culture
  • Monthly stipend top-tier benefits
  • Fully on-site in Manhattan


Apply now for immediate consideration!

Salary : $250,000 - $300,000

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