Join EliseAI as a Staff Software Engineer to build impactful software in a fast-scaling startup environment.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 11 minutes ago
Last verified on the company career page 11 minutes ago
What you'll build
- Build systems that enable autonomous buildings to operate
- Work directly with customers to develop new product features
- Improve the scalability and reliability of core infrastructure
- Propose and implement improvements to architecture
- Collaborate with product and design to create user-facing experiences
Must have
- Experience leading the design, delivery, and ownership of production-grade products
- 6+ years of coding experience
Nice to have
- AWS experience
Practical constraints
- Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week
Role intensity
50% coding
AI in the day-to-day
By integrating AI agents deeply into existing workflows, we make them more efficient.
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Staff Software Engineer at EliseAI, the individual will focus on building and enhancing software systems that streamline operations in housing and healthcare. Key skills include a strong background in system design, scalable architecture, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with at least six years of coding experience. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers who thrive in a startup environment and are eager to take ownership of projects and drive impactful solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 8, 2026. Last confirmed on EliseAI's careers page November 8, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at EliseAI: San Francisco, United States, San Francisco, New York City.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
- Starts above 96% of 89 comparable staff other roles in United States we track (median $172,000 across 35 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Staff Software Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in New York City, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- EliseAI lists $300,000–$400,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Staff Software Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- EliseAI is hiring for this position in New York City, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- EliseAI targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Staff Software Engineer role at EliseAI.
From the original posting
Housing: We simplify how renters tour apartments, sign leases, submit maintenance requests, and stay connected with their property team—bringing everything they need for their home into one place.
Healthcare: We make it easy to schedule appointments, complete intake forms, and we help patients communicate with providers, so everyone can focus on health instead of paperwork.
About the role
As a Staff Software Engineer at EliseAI, you won't just write code; you'll build software that improves business operations and makes a real impact on people's lives. Instead of following a playbook, you’ll be creating it. Every single day you will be challenged to identify how we can scale and execute on it. You’ll work on a small team with other top Engineers, and you'll take on significant ownership, lead projects, and see your ideas come to life - you’ll essentially operate like a small startup within a startup.
Key Responsibilities
Build systems that enable autonomous buildings to operate and communicate intelligently
Work directly with our customers to develop and own new product features end-to-end from design to deployment
Improve the scalability and reliability of our core infrastructure
Propose and implement meaningful improvements to our architecture and design patterns
Collaborate with product and design to turn AI capabilities into user-facing experiences
Continuously ship new features and improvements in an environment deploying 100+ times per day
Apply engineering best practices in testing, observability, and continuous integration
Balance speed and quality while iterating quickly on production systems
Move at rocket speed, build something massive.
We’re scaling fast, solving real client problems with precision and ambition. Here, you own your impact; full autonomy, no micromanagement, no fluff.
Requirements
Experience leading the design, delivery, and long-term ownership of multiple production-grade products
Startup mindset with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and pragmatism in building and shipping software
Ability to solve complex problems independently with minimal guidance
Bias for action — you move quickly from idea to implementation.
Solid understanding of system design and scalable architecture principles.
6+ years of coding experience
Nice to haves include
AWS experience
Why Join
Growth and impact. It’s not often that you can get in on the ground floor of a funded (unicorn!) startup that’s scaling so fast. That means that instead of following a playbook, you’ll be writing it. Every single day you will be challenged to identify how we can scale and execute on it. You’ll learn what works when you succeed and what doesn’t when you fail. Either way, the rest of the team will be here to support you.
Unlimited tokens
Equity in the company
Fully paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
401k benefits
Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
Job Compensation Range
The salary range for this role is $300,000 - $400,000. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation is determined based on a number of factors including experience, skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided by our Recruiting Team during the hiring process.
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