Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Chicago-based team and help redefine how digital creators and their audiences engage in the sports entertainment and analytics space. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role where you will work directly with our founding team to architect and ship end-to-end features for a platform used by millions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment and are passionate about building "AI-first," consumer-facing products that drive immediate user value, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership and go-to-market teams to translate product vision into high-performance technical roadmaps.

• Lead the full-stack design and deployment of new features across web and mobile platforms.

• Maintain a rigorous balance between rapid feature delivery and long-term architectural scalability.

• Serve as a technical mentor and lead for the engineering team, providing guidance on best practices and system design.

• Partner with design and business stakeholders to ensure a seamless, intuitive experience for our community of users and creators.

• Take full ownership of the development lifecycle, from initial scoping to production monitoring and optimization.

Requirements (Must-have)

• 6–10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in high-growth startup environments.

• Proven expertise in shipping full-stack product features that impact a large-scale consumer user base.

• Strong Technical Judgment: Demonstrated ability to make pragmatic decisions on when to optimize, when to refactor, and how to manage technical debt.

• Chicago-Based: Ability to work in-person at our Chicago hub alongside the CEO and core leadership.

• Communication: Exceptional ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teammates.

• Craftsmanship: A passion for building elegant, "AI-first" solutions that emphasize speed, quality, and user delight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling digital marketplaces or fintech platforms.

• A background in consumer-facing products with high daily engagement.

• Familiarity with our core tech stack: Python (Django), Go, PostgreSQL, TypeScript (Svelte), and React Native.

• Experience with Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions for infrastructure and CI/CD management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and meaningful equity ownership.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to lead in a senior IC capacity within a culturally significant and rapidly evolving industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

OP Recruiting, a member of the Objective Partners family of specialized talent solution providers, uses AI-assisted tools, including Alex by Apriora, to support our recruiting process. These tools may review application materials and analyze interview responses to provide insights about a candidate's experience and qualifications. AI output informs our recruiters; decisions about whether to advance or present a candidate are made by people. Learn more about our use of AI, including how to request an accommodation: https://www.oprecruiting.com/ai-in-our-hiring-process.

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