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# Senior / Staff Software Engineer (Search)

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000 - $220,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Machine Learning, Node.Js, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, System Availability, Backend, Web Technologies, Asynchronous Programming
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-staff-software-engineer-search-new-york-ny--f73c92c3-da19-4aa1-a827-bc555f277eb5

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Funding, Government, Government Contracts, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Node.js, Machine Learning, Cross-Functional, High Availability, * 5+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on TypeScript and NodeJS.

 * Proven track record in building scalable applications in a fast-paced environment.
 * Strong understanding of web technologies, including React and Next.js.
 * Experience with asynchronous programming and working with Temporal or similar frameworks.

Preferred

 * Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts and their application in software development.
 * Experience in the government or defense sector, particularly with compliance and regulatory standards.

## Description

* Design and implement robust backend systems using TypeScript and NodeJS to enhance the platform's capabilities.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning models into the existing architecture.
 * Optimize application performance and scalability, ensuring high availability for users.
 * Contribute to the development of user-facing features utilizing React and Next.js.
 * Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.