Staff Software Engineer
Yard Corporate
About Our Client
On behalf of our Client - a highly profitable, US-headquartered scale-up in the Cybersecurity and Threat Prevention space-we are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer.
Our Client builds real-time platform security solutions that protect global digital platforms from fraud, account abuse, and automated attacks. Operating at massive scale, their architecture processes high-throughput API traffic under stringent low-latency requirements. They combine deep backend scalability engineering with a heavy emphasis on intuitive product UI/UX and developer-first design.
Location & Work Setup
100% Remote (requiring working overlap between UTC-5 and UTC+1 time zones).
Hybrid Option: Access to a modern tech hub in Krakow, Poland if you prefer working from an office.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development: Architect and deliver end-to-end features using a tech stack centered on Ruby on Rails, Angular, and AWS.
High-Throughput APIs: Design and optimize public-facing APIs with a focus on developer ergonomics, efficiency, and reliability.
Engineering Standards: Drive continuous quality through thorough code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical mentoring.
Product Impact: Work in an autonomous, streamlined engineering team where your technical decisions directly shape the platform's trajectory.
Candidate Profile
6+ years of commercial software development experience, ideally within SaaS, fintech, or high-growth product companies.
Backend Proficiency: Strong experience with Ruby on Rails (or deep expertise in Node.js with a fast learning agility to transition into a Ruby environment).
API Ecosystems: Proven track record of shipping scale-ready, public-facing APIs optimized for developer consumption.
Communication: C1+ fluent written and spoken English for daily collaboration in a distributed team.
Work Culture
High Autonomy: Strong emphasis on complete project ownership from concept to production release.
Pragmatic & Modern: Openness to experiment, iterate, and leverage automation and modern AI tools to eliminate toil.
What Is Offered
Compensation:
~$150,000 - $205,000 USD / year (B2B Contract).
Time Off:
Unlimited PTO policy + flexible working hours focused on delivered outcomes.
Benefits: Paid parental leave policy.
Equipment: Full high-spec hardware setup (laptop + workstation gear).