Staff Software Engineer - Fern

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Staff Software Engineer at Fern will design and build high‑scale APIs and AI‑driven infrastructure that serve millions of developers. You’ll set technical direction, mentor engineers, and partner across product, design, and frontend teams to deliver reliable, performant experiences.

Role Snapshot

• Staff‑level individual contributor
• API and AI infrastructure focus
• System design & performance ownership
• Mentorship and technical leadership
• Cross‑stack collaboration

Must-Have Requirements

• Professional software engineering experience (8+ years)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• software engineering
• system design
• scalable AI infrastructure

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Experience building with TypeScript
• TypeScript development

Work Setup

• Location: New York City, United States
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Relocation
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Drive system design decisions for data modeling, performance, correctness, and reliability
• Identify and resolve scaling bottlenecks before they impact production
• Build durable, observable, secure, and resilient services on AWS and Vercel
• Mentor engineers through deep code reviews and architectural discussions
• Collaborate with product designers, backend, and frontend engineers to craft polished interfaces
• Develop APIs and AI infrastructure that serve millions of users

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong written and verbal communication for customer‑facing problem solving
• Passion for developer experience as a craft
• Experience building with TypeScript is a plus