Staff Software Engineer – Referrals, Conversions

Rula

. Build and evolve scalable referral pathways for partners .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $192,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in modern application design architecture, API design patterns, and system scalability while leading complex technical projects. Proficient in leveraging AI-assisted development tools to enhance project velocity and align technical decisions with business objectives.

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Modern Application Design ArchitectureAPI Design PatternsAI-Assisted Development ToolsComplex Technical Project LeadershipDistributed Systems Development

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Hard Skills

System Architecture DesignPerformance OptimizationSecurity Best PracticesEvent-Based Systems DevelopmentTroubleshooting Production Issues

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Claude CodeReferral Management SystemsPatient Booking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Referral PathwaysPartner Data ManagementHigh-Growth Startup Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and evolve scalable referral pathways for partners
Develop systems for referral management, partner data management, and patient booking experiences
Design durable systems and deliver software impacting partner referrals and patient care experiences
Partner with the Engineering Manager, product managers, designers, and engineers on technical decisions
Lead complex technical projects across teams
Mentor engineers, unblock peers, and raise the technical bar across Rula
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code to improve velocity and decrease time-to-value
Shape technical scope, estimates, execution, and evolving roadmaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of related professional experience
Deep understanding of modern application design architecture, API design patterns, security, performance, and scaling
Experience designing and evolving system architectures and evaluating tradeoffs
Proven ability to lead complex technical projects across teams, shaping scope, estimates, and execution
Ability to align technical decisions with business goals
Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with partners and stakeholders
Fluency with AI-assisted development tools, including Claude Code
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or comparable work experience (preferred)
Familiarity with modern infrastructure and tooling (preferred)
Experience with distributed systems development, especially event-based systems (preferred)
Experience building systems that interface with or integrate with third parties (preferred)
Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and advocate for reliability improvements (preferred)
Experience in early-stage and/or high-growth startup environments and navigating ambiguity (preferred)
Must be based in the United States; currently not hiring in Hawaii

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
100% remote work environment
Attractive pay and benefits with transparent pay ranges
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA benefits
401(k) plan access
Generous time-off policies, including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year
Paid parental leave for birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering parents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Quarterly department stipend for team-building activities or in-person gatherings
Community and employee resource groups
New hire home office stipend
$50 monthly internet or cell phone stipend
Year-round wellness initiatives
$50/month wellness stipend