Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Reposted 8 Days Ago
2 Locations
Remote
175K-195K
Senior level
Cloud • Enterprise Web • Internet of Things • Mobile • Software
Maintenance, asset, and facility management made easier with UpKeep's mobile-first, cloud-based software-as-a-service.
The Role
Seeking a Staff Engineer to architect AI-driven systems, influence product decisions, and enable teams to leverage AI in maintenance software.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re building the AI-powered future of maintenance.

UpKeep is on a mission to reinvent how the physical world runs—starting with the frontline teams who maintain it. We’re the creators of the world’s first AI-first CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), equipping technicians and facilities teams with automation, machine learning, and predictive insights that drive operational speed, safety, and efficiency.

What started as a garage-built prototype is now a fast-scaling SaaS company, backed by Insight Partners, Emergence Capital, and Y Combinator. Over 4,000 companies—including Shell, Yamaha, Unilever, and Marriott—run on UpKeep to modernize their asset operations. We’re leading the $30B category shift toward Asset Operations Management, where uptime, intelligence, and AI converge.

Why join us:
  • Own the AI-first transformation of an entire industry.
    Every feature we ship leverages AI—from predictive work orders to sensor-driven automations. You’re not just iterating—you’re pioneering how data reshapes physical operations.
  • Real traction, real scale.
    Recognized as Gartner’s #1 Facility Management solution and G2’s top-rated CMMS, we’ve earned market leadership through product, not puff.
  • A company where builders thrive.
    We move fast, optimize for outcomes, and give high-agency operators the autonomy to ship big things. Our culture rewards bold thinking, not bureaucracy.
  • Global team, local energy.
    With 100+ employees across the world, we support remote-first work with deep investment in our LA HQ—where certain roles and leadership converge for rapid innovation.
  • Equity and upside, not just a paycheck.
    Competitive comp, meaningful ownership, and benefits that support your health, focus, and long-term growth.

If you’re driven by impact, energized by AI, and hungry to transform a legacy industry—we’re hiring!

UpKeep has gone AI-native to dominate the maintenance software space. We need someone who doesn't just write code — you architect intelligent systems, influence product decisions, and level up everyone around you using AI as your multiplier.

You won't be "just another dev" → You’re a builder

You'll be a builder who thinks like a founder and codes like the future is now. We believe in the convergence of engineering + product + business + UX. Build your career by honing your technical skills as well as developing key mentorship and leadership abilities. 

Our Values
  • Agency: Work directly with founders and Product Managers to make AI-driven architectural + product decisions that matter
  • Impact: We work in small teams to iteratively deliver features that will be used by tens of thousands of maintenance teams daily, including companies that build products that you interact with every single day. 
  • Talent: You'll be surrounded by other AI-curious + hungry humans
  • Learning: Perfect blend of trying new tooling and building scalable, reliable systems
What We're Looking For
  • 10+ years building things that people actually use
  • You've architected systems that handle real scale
  • You code with AI-tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, or other AI coding Tools and see its ability to enhance engineers.
  • You don't need to be an AI expert — but you need to be AI-curious and learn fast. 
  • You are comfortable working in a highly agile and iterative environment. 
Tech Stack We Live In
  • TypeScript + React (Top quality and Consistent Front-Ends)
  • Node.js / Express + distributed services
  • Document (MongoDB) and Relational databases (PostgreSQL)
  • AI/ML APIs and platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Langchain, etc.)
  • AWS - S3, SNS/SQS
  • Docker + Kubernetes (rapid deployments and robust CI/CD)

COMPENSATION 

This role will receive a competitive base salary + annual bonus + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 USD per year.

Company History & Product:

UpKeep started in a garage, where our founder Ryan taught himself to code and built the first mobile-first maintenance app. The idea was simple but powerful: put modern software in the hands of frontline technicians—and transform how maintenance gets done.

Today, UpKeep is the leading cloud-native Asset Operations Management platform, serving over 4,000 businesses worldwide across manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, and beyond. Our Industrial IoT and AI-first software helps maintenance and facilities teams streamline work, predict failures, and act faster—with real-time insights and automation at their fingertips.

We’re building for the deskless workforce—the essential workers who keep our physical world running—and arming them with the tools they deserve.  In a world re-shoring manufacturing, accelerating automation, and embracing AI at scale, we’re riding the next macro wave—and leading the transformation of legacy maintenance into intelligent operations.

Backed by $50 million from Insight Partners, Emergence Capital, Mucker, and Y Combinator, we're not just building software.  We're defining a new category for the built world.
 
 
Learn More!
www.upkeep.com
www.upkeep.com/careers
 
 
At UpKeep, we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. UpKeep is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or Veteran status.

Top Skills

Ai/Ml Apis
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Node.js
React
Typescript
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
100 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Founded in 2014, our mission is to empower hard-working technicians, facility managers, and maintenance teams to become more productive through the adoption of mobile-first technology. Today, UpKeep is the leading maintenance and asset management software developed to simplify work orders and facility management. We have thousands of customers using our cloud-based SaaS application, IoT technology, data-analytics tools, enterprise integrations, and professional services.

Why Work With Us

Growing tech startup offering team members the flexibility to work remote. Company culture, employee appreciation, career development planning, and DEI are very important to us— which is why we've been named a "Best Place to Work" several years in a row. Come join a team that's passionate about innovation and solving problems for our customers!

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