ChartHop is looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to join our Planning product area. You will build, scale, and modernize the complex planning workflows used by our largest customers, tackling challenges like scenario modeling, performance, and UX for non-technical users. This role will grow into full architectural ownership of this core domain.

What You'll Do

Design, build, and maintain backend-heavy features in a large, long-lived codebase.
Own the technical health of a core product area, including performance, reliability, and scalability.
Partner with the CEO/CTO to align on architectural direction and translate ideas into shippable solutions.
Break down product initiatives into clear technical plans and guide day-to-day execution.
Improve data models and system behavior to better support growth and larger customers.
Balance new feature development with targeted refactors and operational improvements.
Participate in the on-call rotation and help improve observability, monitoring, and incident response.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and other technical leads to keep the broader platform cohesive.

What We're Looking For

7+ years building and scaling backend systems in production environments.
Comfort working in monolithic or legacy systems and improving them incrementally.
Strong judgment around tradeoffs between speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
Experience collaborating closely with product and business stakeholders.
Clear communicator who can explain technical decisions for diverse audiences.
Comfortable contributing across the stack, including frontend.

Nice to Have

Experience with Kotlin, TypeScript/React, MongoDB, and AWS.
Prior experience in the HR, compensation, or planning domain.

Technical Stack

Kotlin
TypeScript/React
MongoDB
AWS

Team & Environment

You'll join a small, agile team, working alongside two senior engineers and a dedicated Product Manager. You will have a direct partnership with the CEO/CTO on technical direction.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $180k-$220k base salary + equity.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, LTD, STD.
Mental Health Benefits (Spring Health, Headspace, Calm).
Flexible Time Off Policy.
13 Public Holidays.
401K Match (US Employees).
Parental leave.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in US time zones.

ChartHop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.