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# Senior/Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Spreadsheets, Python (Programming Language), Prism (Software), Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Backend, Graphql, Operational Systems, Front End Software Development, NestJS, Terraform
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-staff-software-engineer-austin-tx--ae012a6b-1f79-4f20-b4ef-a707c23902e1

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Needs Assessment, Team Lead/Manager, Software Engineering, Product Engineering, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Spreadsheets, eCommerce, Application Programming Interface (API), * 6+ years of experience building and shipping production software

 * Strong experience owning systems from early design through production
 * Full-stack capabilities with strength across backend systems, APIs, and data modeling
 * Strong proficiency in TypeScript (preferred)
 * Experience working in fast-paced, high-ownership environments
 * Strong product mindset - focused on delivering real user value, not just technical correctness
 * Comfort working across ambiguous problem spaces and evolving requirements
 * Ability to engage directly with customers and translate workflows into technical systems

Preferred

 * Experience with APIs, platform design, or developer-facing systems
 * Background in ERP, fintech, supply chain, or data-heavy operational systems
 * Experience building transactional systems or ledger-based architectures
 * Exposure to AI-assisted features, agent workflows, or MCP layers
 * Familiarity with modern stack tools such as Next.js, NestJS, Prisma, GCP, Python, Terraform, or GraphQL
 * Experience using AI tools (e.g., coding assistants) as part of development workflow

## Description

Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.
https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com, * Build and evolve core systems of record, including inventory ledgers, operational workflows, and financial subledgers

 * Design and develop APIs and platform interfaces used by internal systems, partners, and agent workflows
 * Embed AI-driven functionality into product workflows to improve operational efficiency and decision-making
 * Work directly with customers to understand real-world workflows and translate them into scalable systems
 * Prototype quickly and iterate toward production-grade systems
 * Own product initiatives end-to-end across backend, data, APIs, and frontend surfaces
 * Ensure systems are reliable, observable, and scalable under real-world operational demands
 * Drive technical decisions and contribute to overall product direction