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Staff Software Engineer

Join PermitFlow as a Staff Software Engineer to build AI infrastructure for the construction industry in a hybrid work environment.

Location
New York City, NY
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
staff
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 1 week ago

First seen on Joblaze 6 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago

Skills & Technologies

What you'll build

  • Architect, design, and implement full-stack solutions
  • Develop responsive user interfaces
  • Build and optimize server-side components
  • Contribute to system architecture
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor team members

Must have

  • Extensive experience in professional fullstack development
  • Experience working within our tech stack

Nice to have

  • Experience owning technically challenging projects
  • Customer-first mindset
  • Habit of introspection

Practical constraints

  • 3 in-office days per week

AI in the day-to-day

Our AI agent workforce helps construction companies navigate permitting, licensing, inspections, and project closeouts.

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Unlimited PTO Equity/Stock Options Remote Work Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Staff Software Engineer at PermitFlow will focus on full-stack development, creating scalable solutions that enhance the construction management platform. Proficiency in React, Typescript, and Node.js is essential, along with experience in database management using Postgres. This position is ideal for a seasoned engineer with a startup background who can lead complex projects and mentor junior team members. PermitFlow is in a growth phase, having recently secured significant funding, and emphasizes collaboration across teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 6 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 30, 2026. Last confirmed on PermitFlow's careers page November 5, 2026.
  • React appears in 73.6% of 72 comparable staff fullstack roles in United States; Node.js appears in 15.3% of 72 comparable staff fullstack roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Staff Software Engineer role remote?
It's hybrid — PermitFlow expects some on-site time in New York City, NY.
Where is the role based?
PermitFlow is hiring for this position in New York City, NY.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Node.js, PostgreSQL, React, TypeScript.
What seniority level is this role?
PermitFlow targets staff-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Staff Software Engineer role at PermitFlow.

From the original posting

 

Our HQ is in New York City with a hybrid schedule (3 in-office days per week). Preference for NYC-based candidates or those open to relocation.

 
 

What You’ll Do

  • Full Stack Development: Architect, design, and implement robust and scalable full-stack solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand user needs, and translate them into technical solutions

  • Front End Development: Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React and Typescript. Ensure a seamless and visually appealing user experience across various devices and platforms

  • Back End Development: Build and optimize server-side components using Node.js. Work with databases, particularly Postgres, to design and implement efficient data storage and retrieval solutions

  • System Architecture: Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the construction management platform. Make high-level decisions regarding technology choices, scalability, and system integrations

  • Leadership and Mentorship: Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and contribute to the professional growth of the development team

  • Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives. Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

  • Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in full-stack development. Evaluate and recommend new tools and frameworks to enhance the platform's capabilities

 

What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience in professional fullstack development, ideally most of which you’ve spent in startups

  • Extensive experience working within our tech stack, which is listed above

  • You sweat the important details and strive for excellence in your work

  • Experience owning technically challenging and demanding cross-functional projects

  • A record of identifying valuable projects, communicating the strategy for them, and executing on them autonomously

  • A customer-first mindset and an interest in talking with customers to make sure what we’re building is a polished product meets their needs

  • Habit of introspection and understanding what’s helped you be successful in the past

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Unlimited PTO and paid family leave

  • Home office & equipment stipend

  • Daily in-office lunch and dinner provided

  • Commuter benefits (pre-tax transit and parking)

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