Staff Software Engineer – Enterprise Product

Decagon

. Drive technical direction for an enterprise-ready platform that scales with the customer base and features .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in TypeScript and Python, with a strong focus on architecture, system design, and building scalable, security-sensitive platforms. Proven ability to mentor engineers, establish technical standards, and drive product direction through collaboration and user feedback.

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TypeScript ExpertisePython ExpertiseArchitecture And System DesignMentoring EngineersBuilding Scalable Systems

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack Software DevelopmentTechnical DirectionProduct ThinkingDesign AbstractionsSecurity-Sensitive SystemsDeveloper ToolsAPIsAsynchronous ProgrammingObservabilityData Visualization

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationDriving ConsensusProduct IntuitionKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

AI Agent SystemsLLMsAnalytics ProductsMonitoring ToolsWorkflow Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Technical StandardsDesign PatternsArchitectural PrinciplesUser FeedbackRapid Iteration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical direction for an enterprise-ready platform that scales with the customer base and features
Lead complex initiatives from ambiguous requirements to shipped products
Create AI-powered tools enabling non-technical teams to create and manage sophisticated workflows without code
Build monitoring and analytics that surface actionable insights for improving AI agents
Partner directly with customers and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and validate product direction
Mentor engineers and elevate team practices through code review, technical design, and knowledge sharing
Work with Agent Software Engineering, Agent PM, core product, and design teams on workflows, requirements, designs, and launches
Supervise projects and provide technical direction as the team grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years building full-stack software products
Demonstrated impact on technical direction and strong product thinking
Deep expertise in TypeScript and/or Python
Strong architecture and system design skills
Proven ability to design abstractions and platforms serving diverse use cases
Track record of leading technical initiatives and driving consensus across teams
Experience balancing technical excellence with rapid iteration and customer needs
Strong product intuition and history of translating user feedback into technical solutions
History of mentoring engineers and establishing technical standards
Experience building security-sensitive product systems, such as authentication and data access controls
Experience building and scaling developer tools, APIs, platforms, or infrastructure products
Familiarity with LLMs, AI agent systems, prompt engineering, or products built on AI capabilities
Familiarity with asynchronous programming and building scalable systems
Experience with observability, data visualization, or analytics products
History of establishing technical standards, design patterns, or architectural principles adopted across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
Parental Leave
Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
Daily lunches and snacks in the office
Take what you need vacation policy
UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave
Competitive equity