Staff Engineer

Loom Overview Watch this loom video from our CEO, Gabe Greenberg, for more details about the role! Role Overview At G2i , we don’t just hire for AI — we build with it. We partner with leading AI labs and technical founders to create next-generation developer platforms, data tools, and operational dashboards that power the AI frontier. As a Staff Engineer , you’ll set technical direction and raise the execution bar while building a high-performing team. You’ll guide architecture and delivery across modern full-stack systems (React 19 + Node.js), build durable engineering practices, and ensure we ship fast without sacrificing quality. Key Responsibilities Lead and grow an engineering team: hiring, coaching, performance management, career development. Set and evolve technical strategy for developer platforms, dashboards, and internal tooling . Partner with Product/Design to deliver roadmap outcomes with high velocity and strong craftsmanship. Establish engineering standards: code quality, testing, documentation, security, and operational excellence. Own delivery health: sprint/iteration hygiene, predictable execution, and strong on-call/incident practices. Drive architecture decisions across front-end, back-end (tRPC encouraged), and deployment (Docker + CI/CD). Build a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement across teams. Ideal Qualifications 7+ years building software, including 2–4+ years leading teams (EM/Tech Lead/Head of Eng). Strong full-stack understanding (React + Node.js), modern front-end patterns, SSR/performance, API design. Experience with shipping and operating production systems (cloud, CI/CD, observability, incident management). Proven ability to balance speed with quality in startup environments. Clear communicator with strong judgment and a track record of developing engineers. Compensation & Terms 120 – 200USD/Hr , based on experience and location Contract leadership roles considered (up to 6 months) Remote-first, global team Application Process Resume submission → Leadership/technical screen → → Behavioral interview → Offer About G2i G2i helps startups hire senior engineers faster and smarter through video-based technical evaluation. We’ve placed thousands of developers worldwide since 2016 and built a community rooted in Quality, Urgency, and Agility . Originally posted on Himalayas