Staff Software Engineer

The role

You will deliver new product capabilities across the platform by working across the full stack. You will use AI-assisted development tools to build AI-powered product experiences for customers.

What you will do

• Build and improve APIs, microservices, and frontend experiences
• Own features end-to-end from definition to production monitoring
• Build AI-powered product features like intelligent data analysis and agent-driven workflows
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation
• Produce clean, well-documented code and conduct code reviews
• Collaborate across the organization to translate business priorities into features

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience building scalable software in an agile environment
• Strong experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React or similar) and backend development
• Comfortable working across the stack including frontend, backend, and data layer
• Built heavily utilized enterprise SaaS software
• Actively use AI-assisted development tools
• Experience building AI-powered product features: agents, AI-driven UX, workflow automation, or retrieval systems
• Built APIs, designed database models (SQL and NoSQL), and worked with event-driven patterns
• Demonstrated experience working directly with customers to improve product experiences
• Track record of experimenting with new AI tools and bringing effective ones to your team
• Track record of driving team improvement through mentoring and process innovation

Nice to have

• Previous work in govtech, fintech, or regulated SaaS environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness stipends
• HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches

About the company

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. The company provides products for enterprise asset management, procurement, accounting, budgeting, billing, and more.