Staff Engineer (Product)
Later · Boston, MA; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Vancouver, Washington, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $175,000 - $250,000
or apply directly on Later's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 49 days Later's roles stay open a median of 71 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of Later's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Later
- high 38 stale, 6 reposted of 41 open
- Hiring momentum
- 71 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-15
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Later's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Later.
About this role
The Staff Engineer at Later will lead and execute large-scale technical initiatives that enhance the company's AI-powered platform. This role involves designing and optimizing systems across the stack, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features. The engineer will also focus on maintaining security and performance standards while driving innovation within the team.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Later as an employer.
What you need
- 8–15 years of professional experience in software development
- Strong frontend expertise in React and TypeScript
- Backend proficiency in Node.js
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB)
- Deep experience with API integration and third-party API management
- Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud infrastructure
Nice to have
- Experience with social networking platforms
- Knowledge of accessibility standards
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Copilot, Cursor, etc.)
- Experience with monitoring solutions (e.g., DataDog)
- Background in rapid, iterative development environments
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility for this role, although it is indicated that some positions may be remote.
- Salary ranges provided, but final offers may vary based on skills and experience.
- The role emphasizes a high level of responsibility and ownership, which may lead to a demanding work environment.
Summarised from Later's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Later on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-15. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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