Watch this loom video from our CEO, Gabe Greenberg, for more details about the role!Role Overview
At G2i, we don’t just hire for AI — we build with it. We partner with leading AI labs and technical founders to create next-generation developer platforms, data tools, and operational dashboards that power the AI frontier.
As a Staff Engineer, you’ll set technical direction and raise the execution bar while building a high-performing team. You’ll guide architecture and delivery across modern full-stack systems (React 19 + Node.js), build durable engineering practices, and ensure we ship fast without sacrificing quality.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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.
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.
120 – 200USD/Hr, based on experience and location
Contract leadership roles considered (up to 6 months)
Remote-first, global team
Resume submission → Leadership/technical screen → → Behavioral interview → Offer
About G2iG2i helps startups hire senior engineers faster and smarter through video-based technical evaluation. We’ve placed thousands of developers worldwide since 2016 and built a community rooted in Quality, Urgency, and Agility.
Skills Required
- 7+ years building software
- 2-4+ years leading teams (EM/Tech Lead/Head of Eng)
- Strong full-stack understanding (React + Node.js)
- Experience with shipping and operating production systems
- Ability to balance speed with quality in startup environments
- Clear communicator with strong judgment
What We Do
G2i is a hiring community connecting remote developers with world-class engineering teams. Our unique approach combines rigorous technical assessments with a solid commitment to developer health, ensuring companies get skilled developers who are supported, valued, and ready to execute from day one. Our transparent vetting process includes in-depth, performance-ranked developer profiles, recorded technical interviews, and soft-skills assessments. Whether you're working on a short-term project or burning down a backlog, G2i connects you with a community of pre-vetted developers. Planning to hire ten or more engineers? We create a Custom Talent Pipeline, allowing for specific customizations in sourcing, assessment criteria, technical interview questions, and integration with your existing HR systems and processes. G2i partners with clients who support the developer health mission—matching developers with environments that improve their health, support recovery from burnout, and enable professional growth through restful work. Is your team overworked or understaffed? Contact us today to learn how G2i can help you. More information about our mission and commitment to developers and clients can be found at https://g2i.co or follow us on X @g2i_co
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