Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on building scalable platforms — your experience includes shipping products that serve millions of users and understanding the intricacies of distributed systems. You thrive in high-ownership environments where you can define what 'good' looks like in terms of reliability, performance, and developer experience.

With a product-minded approach, you understand how to create foundational capabilities that empower product teams — your past experiences have equipped you with the skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and product managers. You are excited about the opportunity to work on a platform that democratizes software development and makes programming accessible to everyone.

You have a proven track record of leading projects from 0 to 1 and scaling them to meet high demand — your ability to think critically about system architecture and user experience sets you apart. You are passionate about building tools that enable others to create and innovate.

Desirable

Experience with modern web technologies and frameworks is a plus — familiarity with tools like React or Node.js will help you hit the ground running. A background in working with large-scale systems and an understanding of user-centric design principles will enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Staff Product Engineer, you will lead the development of shared product systems that power Replit's core experiences — your role will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver foundational capabilities that unlock new categories of product development. You will be responsible for defining and implementing best practices for reliability and performance, ensuring that the systems you build can scale effectively.

You will work on enhancing the developer experience by creating platform primitives that allow product teams to ship faster — your insights will guide the evolution of the platform as it grows to support millions of users. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

Your contributions will directly impact the way users interact with the Replit platform — you will be at the forefront of a revolution in software development, helping to shape the future of programming. You will engage in regular discussions with product managers and designers to align on goals and ensure that the systems you build meet user needs.

What we offer

Replit is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued — we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that prioritizes innovation and accessibility in software development.