Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI-Native Engineering – Flow

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and implementation of intricate, cross-functional features from the architecture phase to production operations.

• Develop AI-native functionalities such as agent loops, tools, prompt and context layers, retrieval systems, and evaluation harnesses.

• Define and promote the integration of AI in areas like code generation, test automation, review processes, triage, and documentation.

• Assess the effects of AI-enhanced development methodologies and disseminate effective practices.

• Provide mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers.

• Establish benchmarks for code quality, observability, and responsible AI utilization.

• Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering leaders to transform ambiguous challenges into well-defined, actionable plans.

• Take ownership of production quality, encompassing defect triage, release readiness, and gate reviews.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in software engineering.

• Proven record of technical leadership at the staff level or an equivalent role.

• Experience in utilizing or critically analyzing the integration of AI into workflows, decision-making, or problem resolution.

• Current, hands-on expertise with AI-assisted and agentic development.

• Strong command of TypeScript or another statically typed programming language.

• Robust system design capabilities.

• Practical experience in developing or incorporating LLM-based features, including prompt design, retrieval or context management, evaluation, and cost/latency considerations.

• Familiarity with agentic architectures, including tool utilization, orchestration, and human-in-the-loop controls.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership and align multiple teams.

• Understanding of enterprise SaaS, multi-tenant systems, and secure, compliant software delivery practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity (when applicable).

• Variable/incentive compensation.

• Health plans.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) Plan with company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Matching donations.

• Flexible time away plan.

• Family leave programs.

• Flexible or remote work arrangements.