Staff Software Engineer
Code for America · Remote (in the U.S.)
Posted 7 days ago · $128,945 to $157,850
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days Code for America's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 88% of Code for America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Code for America
- high 5 stale, 1 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Code for America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Code for America.
About this role
As a Staff Software Engineer at Code for America, you will lead the technical direction of an engineering team focused on enhancing government services through software development. Your role involves crafting new features, writing automated tests, and ensuring high-quality software delivery while mentoring fellow engineers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide technical decisions, and contribute to the overall improvement of public services.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- 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 Code for America as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong expertise in system architecture, data modeling, web technologies, and API design
- Experience with multiple languages, frameworks, and tech stacks
- Demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools judiciously
- Experience with Agile Software Development models like Scrum, XP, TDD, or BDD
- Demonstrated technical leadership in a team environment
Nice to have
- Deep expertise in specific technology or domain areas relevant to Code for America's product portfolio
- Experience with improving government services
- Personal or professional experience with the justice system or social safety net
- Experience building AI-powered features in production systems
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Laptop provided
- One-time $700 payment for remote environment setup
- Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month
- $500 annual stipend towards professional development
- Training for staff to utilize AI in their roles
Worth weighing
- No specific technology stack mentioned, which may indicate a diverse but potentially inconsistent environment
- Salary range provided but may vary based on market/geographic location
- The hiring process may take 1-2 months or longer, which could be a lengthy wait for candidates
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Listed by Code for America on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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