Senior Software Engineer

Kaizen Labs

. Build and ship full-stack features from scoping through architecture, implementation, and iteration .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development with a focus on AI-powered solutions, ensuring platform reliability and performance in government-scale applications. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to deliver high-quality user experiences.

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Full-Stack DevelopmentReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScript

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Hard Skills

AI Coding ToolsPostgresCloud DeploymentAWSVercelGitHub ActionsECS/FargateTechnical LeadershipCode QualityProduct Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem SolvingAdaptabilityUser Experience Focus

Tools & Technologies

Palantir FoundryAIPDesign SystemsComponent Libraries

Industry Keywords

Government TechnologyRegulated EnvironmentHigh-Stakes Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsOpen SourcePostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and ship full-stack features from scoping through architecture, implementation, and iteration
Develop AI-powered product surfaces including intelligent intake flows, real-time constituent assistants, automated case routing, and agency operator dashboards
Engage directly with federal agency stakeholders
Translate real-world government requirements into clean, shippable products
Own platform reliability and performance at government scale
Set technical direction and maintain the code-quality bar
Establish patterns used by the broader engineering team
Mentor earlier-career engineers through code review, pairing, and direct technical feedback
Collaborate with design leadership to deliver high-quality product experiences
Use AI tooling as a force multiplier in software development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional engineering experience
Track record of owning complex features and systems
Deep fluency in React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres
Experience shipping with AI coding tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude
Something real built, such as a product or open source project
Ability to operate well with ambiguity
Care for end-user experience
Government technology or regulated, high-stakes environment experience may be advantageous
Hands-on Palantir Foundry or AIP experience may be advantageous
Cloud deployment experience with AWS, Vercel, GitHub Actions, or ECS/Fargate may be advantageous
Exposure to design systems and component libraries may be advantageous
Technical leadership in an early-stage environment may be advantageous
Must reside in or be able to commute to New York City or Washington, DC
Must work from the office at least four times a week, Monday through Thursday
Visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees and dependents
$100,000 fully paid life insurance
FSA and Dependent Care FSA
One Medical membership
Fertility and family-building support through Carrot
401(k) with 2% company match
16 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing parents
10 weeks fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Unlimited PTO with a two-week minimum
Federal holidays off
Company-wide winter break the week of Christmas
Company offsites throughout the year
Up to $750 one-time home office or desk setup stipend for NYC-based employees; $500 for remote employees
$50/month commuter benefit
Expensed lunch while in the office
Expensed dinner and Uber rides home for work in the office past 7pm
Company-provided laptop of choice
Fully covered Grindhouse gym membership for NYC employees
$100/month gym or physical fitness reimbursement for non-NYC employees
$100/month utility stipend
$250/quarter home cleaning stipend
$500/year professional development stipend
$250/year recreation stipend
$300/quarter pet care stipend
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