Staff Fullstack Engineer / High Traffic Web Startup / ...

A venture-backed consumer technology startup in Chicago is hiring a Senior or Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer to help scale a high-traffic, real-time digital platform centered around live events, subscription experiences, and online communities. The company has attracted a large and rapidly growing national user base and is backed by institutional investors following a recent funding round. The organization is in a pivotal growth phase, rebuilding and expanding its engineering team with experienced builders who want meaningful ownership. This is a rare opportunity to join a lean team where engineers directly influence product direction, architecture, and user experience while working on systems that require speed, reliability, and scalability. This is a position based in Chicago with in-person collaboration 5 days a week. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Experience building and maintaining full-stack web applications in production environments Strong backend development skills and experience designing APIs and scalable systems Experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience Desired Skills & Experience Experience working on consumer-facing products with significant user volume Background in subscription platforms, financial systems, marketplaces, or live data applications Experience in startup or early-stage environments Familiarity with Python, TypeScript, or similar modern languages Experience with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems Product-focused mindset with strong ownership mentality What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown: Full-stack development using modern backend services and contemporary frontend frameworks Daily Responsibilities: Approximately 80% hands-on engineering / 20% system design and cross-functional collaboration Designing, building, and improving core product features Developing scalable systems that support real-time user interaction Partnering closely with product and leadership on technical decisions Contributing to architectural direction and engineering best practices Collaborating daily with a small, tight-knit team The Offer You will receive the following benefits: Competitive salary Equity package in a high-growth startup Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible hybrid work schedule Generous paid time off Opportunity to join early and help shape a rapidly growing platform #LI-OP Specialization : Python Javascript

Created: 2026-03-10