Staff Software Engineer, Surfaces
Jasper · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Staff level IC role
- Fully remote (US)
- Backend architecture focus
- AI-native platform
- Equity and 401k match
You will own the end-to-end architecture of Jasper’s governance domain, refactoring foundational backend systems to support composable enterprise workflows. Operating as a deep technical individual contributor, you will balance hands-on coding with strategic architectural direction to harden critical infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Own architecture for authentication, roles, permissions, and billing
- Refactor backend systems for scale, security, and extensibility
- Set technical direction for auth/authz and organizational modeling
- Translate enterprise requirements into scalable platform capabilities
- Mentor engineers and raise standards for code quality
- Spend 70–80% of time writing and reviewing critical-path code
What you'll need
- Working understanding of core AI concepts like LLMs and RAG
- Proven experience owning complex, business-critical backend systems
- Deep expertise in auth/authz, multi-tenancy, or billing platforms
- Experience building for enterprise buyers with high compliance bars
- Strong architectural judgment balancing pragmatism and long-term goals
- Track record of technical leadership as an individual contributor
Nice to have
- Direct experience in governance problem spaces
- Experience with billing systems and usage-based pricing
- Knowledge of SSO/SAML, SCIM, and audit logs
- Familiarity with SOC2 or ISO 27001 compliance frameworks
- Experience integrating LLMs and building agentic workflows
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Open to candidates in continental US
- Reports to Director of Engineering
What you get
- Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- 401(k) program with up to 2% company matching
- Equity grant participation
- Flexible PTO with $900 annual FlexExperience budget
- $1,800 annual FlexWellness program budget
- Generous home office setup budget
- $1,500 annual learning and development stipend
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave