About the roleWe are excited to share this opportunity to become one of the first Staff Software Engineers at Adaptive! Your technical expertise will be instrumental in guiding the direction of our engineering efforts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will work closely with our engineering and product team of 20, playing a key role in the architectural design, development, and optimization of our products.ResponsibilitiesOwn the execution and delivery of product priorities in collaboration with the product and design teamLead the technical architecture and design of our software, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and securityAlign technical solutions with business needs and product visionDrive technical discussions and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and technology strategyMentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvementLead by example in writing high-quality, maintainable, and robust codeStay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for the adoption of new technologies where appropriateQualifications8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record in SaaS, fintech or related fieldsDeep expertise in modern software development practices and a broad range of technologies and frameworksDemonstrated problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challengesExcellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire engineering teamsExperience in architectural design and decision-making for scalable, high-performance systemsWhat we offerCompetitive salary plus meaningful equityComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match and flexible PTO policyA seat at the table in a rapidly scaling vertical AI startupUnlimited opportunities for professional growth and leadershipIn-office mandateThis role requires you to work Monday - Thursday in our sunny Union Square office.