LOOM OVERVIEW
WATCH THIS LOOM VIDEO http://loom.com/share/fe621cd1991e4c0fa21cac591caab141 FROM OUR CEO, GABE GREENBERG, https://x.com/gabe_g2i?lang=en FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE!
ROLE OVERVIEW
At G2i, we don’t just hire for AI — we build with it. We partner with leading AI labs and technical founders to create next-generation developer platforms, data tools, and operational dashboards that power the AI frontier.
As a Staff Engineer, you’ll set technical direction and raise the execution bar while building a high-performing team. You’ll guide architecture and delivery across modern full-stack systems (React 19 + Node.js), build durable engineering practices, and ensure we ship fast without sacrificing quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and grow an engineering team: hiring, coaching, performance management, career development.
- Set and evolve technical strategy for developer platforms, dashboards, and internal tooling.
- Partner with Product/Design to deliver roadmap outcomes with high velocity and strong craftsmanship.
- Establish engineering standards: code quality, testing, documentation, security, and operational excellence.
- Own delivery health: sprint/iteration hygiene, predictable execution, and strong on-call/incident practices.
- Drive architecture decisions across front-end, back-end (tRPC encouraged), and deployment (Docker + CI/CD).
- Build a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement across teams.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years building software, including 2–4+ years leading teams (EM/Tech Lead/Head of Eng).
- Strong full-stack understanding (React + Node.js), modern front-end patterns, SSR/performance, API design.
- Experience with shipping and operating production systems (cloud, CI/CD, observability, incident management).
- Proven ability to balance speed with quality in startup environments.
- Clear communicator with strong judgment and a track record of developing engineers.
COMPENSATION & TERMS
- 120 – 200USD/Hr, based on experience and location
- Contract leadership roles considered (up to 6 months)
- Remote-first, global team
APPLICATION PROCESS
Resume submission → Leadership/technical screen → → Behavioral interview → Offer
ABOUT G2I
G2i helps startups hire senior engineers faster and smarter through video-based technical evaluation. We’ve placed thousands of developers worldwide since 2016 and built a community rooted in Quality, Urgency, and Agility.