Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack

Title: Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Location: This position is based in Austin, TX (Hybrid: Monday, Wednesday, Friday in-office).

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software products, leveraging modern development practices and AI-assisted tools where appropriate.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to build intuitive, responsive user interfaces and explore opportunities to enhance user experiences through intelligent automation.
• Establish and advocate for software engineering best practices, including the thoughtful adoption of AI-driven development workflows to improve productivity and quality.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in both technical and AI-enhanced development skills, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive the technical vision, providing guidance on complex decisions and identifying where AI capabilities can accelerate innovation or efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• 8–12+ years of experience as a professional full-stack software engineer.
• Proficiency in building Java backend services and frontends using Vue, React, or Angular.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, and awareness of emerging AI-based tools for deployment, testing, and observability.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept to deployment in fast-paced environments, including evaluating or integrating AI-driven tooling into the development lifecycle.
• Hands-on coder who takes full ownership of complex, end-to-end deliverables, continuously exploring ways AI-assisted technologies can improve speed, reliability, and developer experience.

Recruiting Process

• Step 1 - Video call: Talent Acquisition interview
• Step 2 - Video call: Live Coding Interview
• Step 3 - Video call: Two Team interviews
• Step 4 - Offer & background check
• Welcome aboard!

Salary

$180,000—$200,000 USD

Global Benefits & Perks at CharterUP

We believe great people can live anywhere—and they deserve great benefits, too. While offerings may vary slightly by location, we prioritize hiring near our hubs in Austin, Atlanta, Miami, and Denver as we grow our global team.

• Flexible Work Model: CharterUP operates as a remote-first company, with select roles requiring regular, in-office presence based on team and business needs. Role-specific expectations will be shared during the hiring process. U.S.-based employees may reside in any of our 19 approved states.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, virtual care, gym discounts, and family-building benefits. In the U.S., we cover 100% of premiums for employees. International benefits align with local standards.
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid time off so you can truly unplug. U.S.: 15 PTO days (increasing to 20 after 2 years) + 8 paid holidays. International policies vary by country.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance where available.
• Performance-Driven Culture: Join a fast-moving, ambitious, and collaborative team that wins together.
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing top talent to the team.
• Planning for the Future: Long-term financial planning support. U.S.: 401(k) plan. International: region-specific savings programs where applicable.
• Top-Tier Tech: Choose a Mac or PC, plus monitor, keyboard, and mouse to hit the ground running.

CharterUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws in the United States and Canada. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. CharterUP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Hiring Locations: CharterUP U.S.-based candidates and employees must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

We hire in the U.S. and Canada and are actively expanding our global footprint.