Staff Software Engineer

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead the technical direction of a productivity add-in and related suite integrations, owning designs from architecture through production launch. Build AI-assisted document editing features centered on clear, reviewable edits, while guiding other engineers on quality and developer experience.

What you'll do

• Set the technical direction for a productivity add-in and other productivity suite integrations.
• Build AI-assisted editing features, including automated rewrites, tracked changes and workflow automation.
• Partner with product, design, backend and adjacent engineering teams to define APIs and interfaces for AI-driven features.
• Design maintainable solutions across desktop and web versions of the host application, including manifests and version compatibility.
• Take features from architecture through production launch with polished interactions and robust error handling.
• Coach fellow engineers and keep the quality bar high across code and developer tooling.

What we're looking for

• Typically five or more years of experience as a core software engineer.
• Hands-on background creating a system that generates comparisons, change tracking or programmatic office document file editing.
• Experience at large-scale technology companies or fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• A track record of owning hard technical problems and shipping high-performance products that users depend on.
• Ability to lead technical work in a fast-moving, high-intensity environment.

Bonus points

• Previously released add-ins for productivity software using a JavaScript-based add-in API.
• Experience with enterprise software products.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 231,000 to 340,000 per year

Location and work model

• San Francisco, United States
• New York, United States
• Toronto, Canada
• Chicago, United States
• Hybrid, in-person
• Full-time