Staff Engineer

G2i Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Salary

USD 120 - 200 hourly

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

About the Company

G2i is at the forefront of the AI revolution, partnering with leading AI labs and technical founders to build the next generation of developer platforms, data tools, and operational dashboards.

Since 2016, G2i has been instrumental in helping startups hire senior engineers more efficiently and effectively through innovative video-based technical evaluations. They have successfully placed thousands of developers globally, fostering a strong community built on the core values of Quality, Urgency, and Agility.

The company is dedicated to empowering the AI frontier by connecting top engineering talent with groundbreaking projects, ensuring rapid yet high-quality development for their partners.

Job Description

G2i is at the forefront of AI innovation, partnering with leading AI labs and technical founders to build next-generation developer platforms, data tools, and operational dashboards that power the AI frontier.

As a Staff Engineer, you will be pivotal in setting technical direction and elevating the execution standards within a high-performing team. You will guide architecture and delivery across modern full-stack systems, specifically utilizing React 19 and Node.js. Your responsibilities will include establishing durable engineering practices and ensuring rapid development without compromising quality.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

ReactNode.jsFull-stack developmentAPI DesignCI/CDDockertRPCSSRObservabilityIncident Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow an engineering team: hiring, coaching, performance management, career development.
  • Set and evolve technical strategy for developer platforms, dashboards, and internal tooling.
  • Partner with Product/Design to deliver roadmap outcomes with high velocity and strong craftsmanship.
  • Establish engineering standards: code quality, testing, documentation, security, and operational excellence.
  • Own delivery health: sprint/iteration hygiene, predictable execution, and strong on-call/incident practices.
  • Drive architecture decisions across front-end, back-end (tRPC encouraged), and deployment (Docker + CI/CD).
  • Build a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years building software, including 2–4+ years leading teams (EM/Tech Lead/Head of Eng).
  • Strong full-stack understanding (React + Node.js), modern front-end patterns, SSR/performance, API design.
  • Experience with shipping and operating production systems (cloud, CI/CD, observability, incident management).
  • Proven ability to balance speed with quality in startup environments.
  • Clear communicator with strong judgment and a track record of developing engineers.

Benefits & Perks

  • Contract leadership roles considered (up to 6 months)

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

The AI industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with leading labs and technical founders pioneering next-generation developer platforms and data tools. As a Staff Engineer at G2i, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI infrastructure. You will guide architecture and delivery across modern full-stack systems, focusing on React 19 and Node.js. Your role will involve building robust engineering practices, ensuring rapid yet high-quality software delivery, and driving technical strategy for developer platforms and dashboards. This position offers a significant impact on business ROI through leadership and the scaling of engineering operations.

Posted Date

May 7, 2026