> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/588019-staff-software-engineer-100-remote-fte](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/588019-staff-software-engineer-100-remote-fte). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - 100% Remote - FTE - **Company:** Optomi LLC - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Large Language Models, Backend, Microservices - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/optomi-staff-software-engineer-100-remote-fte-oxab1xdf9z ## About the Role * Strong system design and architecture experience in modern software environments. * Hands-on development experience with the ability to contribute directly to coding and technical implementation. * Experience with AWS, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. * Full-stack engineering competency, with a strong backend focus. * Experience designing and building microservices or modern distributed architectures. * Ability to work cross-functionally with product, architecture, engineering, and leadership teams. * Strong communication skills and comfort leading technical conversations. * Self-starter mindset with the ability to operate in a high-ownership, multi-team environment. * Nice to have: experience with LLMs, AI experimentation, agentic AI concepts, or helping define AI engineering strategy and practices. ## Description * Partner with product, architecture, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical designs. * Contribute hands-on to application development, system design, and technical delivery. * Lead technical discussions with stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership. * Help guide architecture decisions across multiple teams or pods. * Build and support scalable, modern applications using AWS, TypeScript/Node.js, PostgreSQL, and microservices. * Own delivery accountability and help drive projects from design through implementation. * Support AI experimentation efforts and help define best practices around AI/LLM engineering where applicable. ## Related Videos - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Building AI Applications with LangChain and Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1512-building-ai-applications-with-langchain-and-node-js) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development)