Staff Engineering Manager

Posted 16 Days Ago
New York, NY
In-Office
155K-195K
Senior level
Professional Services • Software
At SimpleClosure, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how businesses wind down.
The Role
Lead the design and development of full stack features, mentor engineers, architect scalable systems, and ensure quality standards while collaborating across teams.
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Company Overview

Every year, hundreds of thousands of businesses shut down, yet the process remains messy, expensive, and underserved. At SimpleClosure, our mission is to make business shutdowns seamless, compliant, and stress free, because closing a company shouldn’t feel harder than starting one.


We recently raised our $15 million Series A and were named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. Backed by top investors and trusted by hundreds of startups, we’re rapidly establishing ourselves as the technology leader in this space. Join us and make an outsized impact as we create innovative solutions for businesses, their teams, and their stakeholders.

Job Overview

SimpleClosure is seeking an experienced Staff Engineering Manager with proven leadership skills to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of critical end-to-end features, spanning both frontend and backend systems, while mentoring other engineers and helping define our technical roadmap. You’ll work closely with leadership, product, and design to ensure we deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. This position is hybrid in NYC and reports directly to the CTO.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex, full stack features from concept to deployment.

  • Mentor and guide other engineers, promoting strong engineering practices and continuous learning.

  • Architect scalable, maintainable systems across the stack, ensuring alignment with business goals.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product requirements into technical solutions.

  • Own both frontend (React/TypeScript/NextJS) and backend (Node.js, Python, Docker/K8s, Managed Services) implementation for key initiatives.

  • Conduct and lead code reviews to maintain quality, performance, and security standards.

  • Ensure cross-browser, cross-device, and API compatibility and reliability.

  • Introduce modern tools, frameworks, and processes to improve development speed and maintainability.

  • Partner with leadership to set technical direction, improve team workflows, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2+ years in a senior or leadership capacity.

  • Full Stack Expertise: Advanced proficiency in React and TypeScript on the frontend, and Node.js and Python on the backend; experience working with modern cloud environments required.

  • Architecture Skills: Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable systems and APIs.

  • Leadership: Proven ability to mentor and coach engineering teams in collaborative, early-stage environments.

  • Quality-Driven: Strong focus on testing, maintainability, performance optimization, and security.

  • Design Systems: Comfortable implementing responsive designs from Figma or similar tools.

  • Startup Mindset: Thrives in dynamic, evolving environments with shifting priorities and tight timelines.

What we offer
  • Compensation: $185,000 - $205,000

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Competitive equity package

  • Employer Covered Medical Benefits

  • Hybrid work in New York City (Midtown)

  • Two in-person team retreats a year

Top Skills

Docker
Kubernetes
Nextjs
Node.js
Python
React
Typescript
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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
15 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Each year, hundreds of thousands of companies in the US shut down, and we’re dedicated to becoming the leading technology company that transforms this painful and bureaucratic experience into a smooth and streamlined one. By combining human expertise with technology, we aim to give founders the peace of mind to move on.

Why Work With Us

We’re a product-driven company dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by integrating design with technology. Our work culture values collaboration, ownership, and creativity while prioritizing low ego and high output. At SimpleClosure, you'll make a meaningful impact with continuous improvement at the heart of everything we do.

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