Staff Software Engineer

Anthology Inc

. Build a consumer product that verifies authenticity of thinking and learning .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building consumer products with a focus on user experience, security, and data integrity. Proficient in full-stack development and AI-assisted coding tools, ensuring high-quality output and compliance with security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Stack Product DevelopmentAI Coding Tools ProficiencyUser Experience OptimizationData Security and ComplianceMaster's Degree in Computer Science

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentData EncryptionStorage Architecture DesignData Access ControlsAudit LoggingUser Interface DesignTesting and MonitoringCode Quality AssuranceProduct SpecificationUser Behavior Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Product InstinctsDecision-Making Under AmbiguityCuriosity About TechnologiesProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Development ToolsCursorClaude CodeComponent LibrariesVersion Control Systems

Industry Keywords

Consumer Product DevelopmentUser EngagementUsability RequirementsQuality Assurance PracticesSecurity Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a consumer product that verifies authenticity of thinking and learning
Own user-facing product interfaces and the core learner experience
Build a secure communications layer between product components across server-side, browser, and client-side environments
Encrypt sensitive user data to ensure privacy and security
Design storage architecture and schemas for persistent user state
Develop data access controls and audit logging meeting institutional security and compliance requirements
Own features end-to-end from specification through production, including testing, monitoring, and iteration
Use AI-assisted development tooling to maintain high output without sacrificing code quality
Contribute to and grow shared component libraries and codebase standards
Research circumvention tools, best practices, and industry competitors to help maintain the team's edge

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in computer science or related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Native use of AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent as an actual development workflow
Experience shipping full-stack products to real users with accountability for whether they work
Strong product instincts and ability to identify and fix user-experience issues
Ability to move fast, make good decisions under ambiguity, and improve the codebase
Fluency in written and spoken English
Portfolio/GitHub link included with application
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the role is based at the time of hire and maintain that authorization for the duration of employment
PhD in computer science or related field preferred
Curiosity about technologies and human interactions
Understanding of consumer-facing tools, usability requirements, and quality assurance practices
Ability to dissect how tools work, close exploits, and eliminate loopholes
Background in consumer-facing products where user behavior and engagement matter and product integrity is paramount
Willingness and drive to identify root issues and solve them