Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Are you a full-stack engineer who thrives on designing elegant end-to-end solutions, shipping high-quality features, and raising the technical bar for teams around you? As a Staff Full Stack Engineer at Topstep, you'll play a foundational role in shaping the trader experience—from the database schema to the UI components traders interact with daily. You'll be instrumental in our architectural modernization, establishing patterns that enable teams to move fast with confidence while maintaining the reliability and performance that traders demand. This role is ideal for someone who brings both deep technical expertise and a product mindset. Someone who's excited to own features end-to-end, establish reusable patterns that scale across teams, and mentor engineers who are building the next generation of our platform.

In Short

• Set technical direction for full-stack architecture.
• Own end-to-end feature development.
• Establish engineering patterns for GraphQL and React.
• Partner with product and design teams.
• Drive architectural improvements.
• Lead technical initiatives for developer experience.
• Mentor engineers on best practices.
• Champion quality and reliability in features.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in web application development.
• Strong foundation in backend and frontend technologies.
• Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL.
• Proven expertise in GraphQL.
• Modern frontend mastery with Next.js and React.
• Experience with distributed systems.
• Track record of technical leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote or hybrid work environment.
• 10 paid holidays and generous family leave.
• Competitive 401(k) matching and health insurance.
• Encouragement for vacations with a bonus for taking time off.