Staff Software Engineer - Coverage
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. LVT scores B on the Alion truth index.
ABOUT LVT
LVT is redefining how businesses operate in the physical world, moving beyond traditional security solutions to deliver AI-driven, actionable intelligence that makes sites smarter, safer, and more secure. Since pioneering our first mobile, solar-powered units, our commitment to scrappy, hands-on innovation has made us an established leader and one of the fastest-growing companies in intelligent site technology. We are building the next generation of solutions-from our physical units in the field to a powerful Agentic AI platform-that allows our customers to gain unprecedented visibility and control over safety, compliance, and operations. This is your chance to join a cutting-edge team that isn't just watching the world change, but actively building the technology that is changing it.
We’re a team that’s focused on growth and innovation, and we’re proud that our crew, products, and leadership are being recognized for it.
A Top-Tier Growth Company: Named one of the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025 and #10 on the Inc. 5000 Rocky Mountain Regional list for 2025.
Innovative Leadership: Our CEO, Ryan Porter, was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, and our CTO, Steve Lindsey, was inducted into the Silicon Slopes CTO Hall of Fame in 2024.
Product & Software Excellence: We were named one of The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies of 2023 and are a winner of the Security Today Govies Award for 2025.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Staff Software Engineer / Tech Lead at LVT, you will set the technical direction for a team of backend engineers building the Node.js and TypeScript services that power our platform. You will pair hands-on delivery with technical leadership: shaping architecture, raising the engineering bar, and mentoring engineers as the team ships. Working alongside Product, QA, and DevOps, you will turn ambiguous requirements into reliable, high-quality software and remove the bottlenecks that slow the team down.
LVT is a flexible-first company. This role is hybrid and based out of our American Fork, UT office.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the technical direction of a team of software engineers, defining architecture, methodologies, and best practices that shape the team's engineering culture.
Build and maintain production-grade Node.js/TypeScript backend services and APIs, staying a high-velocity contributor alongside the team.
Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and day-to-day coaching to raise the team's technical bar.
Drive continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle, identifying bottlenecks and implementing tools and workflows that increase productivity and efficiency.
Partner with Product Management, QA, and DevOps to define project requirements, provide development estimates, and ensure seamless integration.
Plan, execute, and deliver software projects on schedule, managing timelines and shifting priorities.
Foster open communication and knowledge sharing within the team and across partner functions.
Track industry trends and emerging technologies, and identify opportunities to apply them to improve product development.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Backend Depth: 7+ years of professional development experience with a focus on backend/API development.
Node.js/TypeScript Expertise: 3+ years of professional experience in Node.js/TypeScript, with a track record of building and maintaining Node.js production services.
Root-Cause Problem Solver: Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges amid ambiguous requirements.
Quality Obsessed: An obsession with completeness and quality in everything you ship.
Clear Communicator: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to align engineers and cross-functional partners.
Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and switches between priorities quickly.
Agile Practitioner: Experience with agile software development methodologies and familiarity with related tools and processes.
API & Data Skills (Desired): GraphQL query and mutation implementation and optimization; OpenAPI/REST API design and development; SQL and Java experience preferred.
Platform & Infrastructure (Desired): NestJS; Docker, Kubernetes, and related CI/CD tools; MQTT and Protocol Buffers.
BENEFITS
We believe you do your best work when your whole life is supported. We invest in our crew’s health, families, and financial futures with a benefits package designed to support you inside and outside the office. Full-time benefits include, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%), and flexible PTO.
LVT IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All candidates must pass a drug screening and background check upon employment. Some roles may also require passing a federal background check and fingerprinting. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please reach out to your recruiter.