Staff Software Engineer
BuildOps · San Francisco, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $197,000 - $262,000 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days BuildOps's roles stay open a median of 71 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of BuildOps's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at BuildOps
- high 25 stale, 7 reposted of 30 open
- Hiring momentum
- 50 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from BuildOps's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for BuildOps.
About this role
As a Staff Software Engineer at BuildOps, you will architect, build, and optimize a full-stack platform that supports commercial contractors. Your responsibilities include leading technical decisions, developing scalable frontend applications using React.js, and high-performance backend services with Node.js and GraphQL. You will also mentor other engineers, enhance APIs, and ensure high-quality software delivery in a collaborative environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 BuildOps as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering
- Strong focus on full-stack development in modern JavaScript/TypeScript
- Deep expertise in React.js and state management
- Strong backend development experience with Node.js
- Experience designing and maintaining GraphQL APIs and RESTful services
- Proficiency in database technologies (SQL), including PostgreSQL or MySQL
Nice to have
- Prior knowledge or ability to quickly learn Python for backend development
What you get
- $197,000 - $262,000 base salary range + annual bonus + meaningful equity
- Generous equity grant
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
- One-time work-from-home allowance
- Lunch provided for in-office days
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, and GraphQL
- The role requires a significant amount of experience (8+ years), which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
- Hybrid work schedule may not suit everyone
Summarised from BuildOps's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by BuildOps on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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