Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer (Full-stack)

Full-Time, Remote / Salary, Exempt / Includes Benefits, PTO, Flexible Schedule, Equity 

Steno is growing! We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our winning team, which is revolutionizing the court reporting industry every single day. We’re a diverse team from all over the country (and beyond) and we’re crazy about redefining the boundaries of an outdated industry.

If you are enthusiastic about joining an engineering culture that has a spirit of continuous improvement in all aspects of building products - come join us!

Who are you?

We’re looking for a self-starter who is effective in managing their time in remote working environments. If you love solving problems and collaborating with others to solve those problems then this role is for you! 

If you’re looking for a company that offers support, guidance, an abundance of killer giphys, and unlimited potential to grow into your best self, you can bet we’d love to have you too. 

On a regular basis you will

• Hands-on software development, where you can apply your skills, knowledge, and previous experiences
• Architect, design, and implement technical solutions 
• Build and refine engineering team processes and best practices based on project experiences.
• Establish and maintain sound software architecture.
• Mentors and coaches Steno’s non-staff engineers.

You’re gonna crush it if

• You love solving problems and collaborating with others to solve those problems
• You've become familiar with the downsides of both under-engineering and over-engineering, and developed an appreciation for working pragmatically
• You seek clarity, and as much simplicity as the underlying problem domain will allow
• You are well organized, able to manage time effectively, and comfortable working through sometimes incomplete designs and product specs
• You're enthusiastic about defining and cultivating a product-oriented engineering culture that instills a spirit of continuous improvement in all aspects of building products
• You are keen to grow our community of developers and represent Steno externally
• You are humble and recognize that no one or system is perfect, and you see mistakes being made as an opportunity for improvement
• You are not easily flustered if someone takes a different approach to solving the same problem

Some requirements

• You have extensive experience with git, multiple high-level programming languages (both statically-typed and dynamic), software patterns and best practices, extensive relational database knowledge, and expertise in writing SQL. You are also familiar with different software architectures (n-tier, monolithic, distributed, etc) and have experience with cloud infrastructure as well as cloud-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with our stack - Node.js with Typescript, React.js front-end, and PostgreSQL
• You are familiar with unit and integration testing and have put them into practice
• Demonstrated track record of delivering well-engineered products with modern technologies for a variety of domains
• You've worked with modern front-end and back-end frameworks in multiple languages
• You have a deep understanding of web app fundamentals up and down the stack, from pixels to queries and everything in between
• At least 6 years of development experience
• Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - $195-$235k in base salary, plus a yearly discretionary bonus based on goals set by your manager
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - low-cost health plans that free up mind space and unlock our employees' best work
• Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families
• Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives
• Options of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our team
• Access to a company-provided 401(k) account
• A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs 

Our Team

The Engineering team is a highly reliable, constantly innovative team. We work hand-in-hand with Product and Design teams for execution of new ideas and solutions. 

Our team is also humble and each individual recognizes that no one or one system is perfect; we see mistakes being made as an opportunity for improvement!

About Steno

• Founded in 2018 and growing fast!
• Values: be highly reliable, constantly innovate, operate with a hospitality mindset
• Diverse backgrounds welcome! Steno employees have a unique blend of legal, technology, operations and finance experience
• We are revolutionizing the litigation and court reporting industry
• • Flexible deferred payment options (e.g., DelayPay)
  • Cutting-edge technology - unique products and integrations to maximize the output of legal professionals
  • White glove, concierge customer service that our clients rave about

Application Information

• Steno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristics that are protected under the law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• Applicants needing special assistance or accommodations for interviews or website access should contact us at [email protected]. 
• Steno personnel will always have either a steno.com email address or will contact you via Rippling Recruiting. Act with caution if asked for personal information. Background checks, for example, are only conducted after an offer is extended.
• Applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after applying. If you haven’t received it, check your email spam folder and approve the sender address to ensure receipt of future communications. 
• Information provided to Steno, such as professional credentials and skills, educational and work history, the results of technical skills assessments or working exercises, and other information that may be included on a resume or application, is collected and stored in our system. Still, we never disclose or sell your personal information.