Senior / Staff Software Engineer AI REMOTE FT US and Canada $190-$220K

Senior / Staff Software Engineer (AI-Driven Products)

Location: 🌍 100% Remote (United States or Canada — excluding Quebec)
Compensation: $190,000–$220,000 + generous pre-IPO equity
Visa: H1B transfer available for exceptional candidates
Hiring: 5+ engineers

About Our Client

Our Client is an all-in-one software platform that helps independent restaurants compete and win online.

They provide everything restaurant owners need to run their digital presence — high-converting websites, online ordering, branded mobile apps, CRM, and marketing automation — all in one integrated system.

Think Shopify + HubSpot, purpose-built for restaurants.

Founded in 2018, Our Client has raised $120M, grown to 350 employees, and in just over three years has generated tens of millions in revenue, processed hundreds of millions of online orders, and supported millions of guests. Once the restaurant vertical is fully solved, the platform will expand into other local business categories.

The Impact You’ll Have

This is a fully remote role with real ownership and accountability.

• Build and launch new products and features from 0 → 1

• Take ownership of projects from concept through production release

• Design systems that are scalable, maintainable, and well-tested

• Contribute to architectural and product design discussions

• Work closely with product and design partners in a remote-first environment

• Engage with user feedback to shape product direction

• Mentor junior engineers and help raise team-wide standards

• Participate in interviews and contribute to a strong engineering culture

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for senior or staff-level engineers who are builders — engineers who care about outcomes, not just tickets.

• 5+ years of experience building production software at a senior level

• Proven history of owning and shipping meaningful products

• Experience at a high-quality startup or scale-up environment

• Demonstrated growth through increased responsibility or scope

• Computer Science degree preferred (top-tier school required if limited startup experience)

Technical Requirements

• Experience building AI-powered features, automations, or AI-enabled systems

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript / JavaScript

• Solid understanding of system design and engineering best practices

• Experience delivering production systems with testing and quality standards

Coding interviews are conducted in TypeScript/JavaScript by default.

Soft Skills (Important)

• Clear and thoughtful communicator in a remote setting

• Collaborative, optimistic, and kind

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Comfortable working asynchronously across teams and time zones

Location & Eligibility

• 100% Remote role

• Must be based in the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec)

• Visa support available for exceptional candidates

• All candidates are verified through live conversations

Not a Fit If You…

• Are primarily optimizing for work-life balance

• Have only Big Tech experience with little product ownership

• Show a pattern of short tenures without strong reasoning

Interview Process

The interview process will focus on:

• End-to-end product ownership and impact

• How you’ve used AI in production or personal projects

• Technical depth, system design, and coding

• Career decisions, motivations, and alignment

• Compensation expectations and timing

Why Join Our Client

• Competitive, top-of-market compensation

• Meaningful equity with long-term upside

• Fully remote, remote-first culture

• Strong traction and ambitious long-term vision

• Opportunity to build software that helps small businesses thrive

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

🚫 Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.