Staff Software Developer, NEMT

Staff Software Developer, NEMT

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Vancouver

Compensation: $182,076 - $201,003 / year

Description

Spare is a fast-growing, successful startup.  We thrive on innovation, rapid execution, and delivering top-tier products that make a real impact. We are now seeking a Staff Software Developer to join our team and work directly with the founders to build a brand-new product from scratch.

If you are an exceptionally fast and efficient coder with a strong customer and product orientation, and if you are energized by the opportunity to create something groundbreaking at a startup, this role is for you.
As a Staff Software Developer on a new team, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and launching the new product which will work alongside our core platform. This is a purely individual contributor role, with a strong focus on speed, quality, and strategic execution. You will work closely with the founding team to bring our vision to life, making high-impact decisions that shape the technology and architecture of our product.

Given the nature of a fast-moving startup environment, this role may require some work outside of normal working hours, including potential travel to customer sites up to several times a month. We are looking for someone who is willing to put in the effort to create something extraordinary and participate directly in the company's success.

Key Responsibilities ✨

• Own the design and development of core product features from inception to launch.
• Work closely with the founders and principal software developers to define technical direction and execution strategy.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on new ideas, balancing speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ensure software quality through best practices, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Lead architectural decisions to enable long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other software developers to create a seamless product experience.
• Participate in customer meetings to gather requirements and gain insights on customer needs.

About you ✨

• A highly productive software developer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality code at exceptional speed.
• Passionate about building great products and deeply invested in the customer experience.
• Comfortable in a startup environment where agility, ownership, and execution speed are key.
• Experienced in designing and building large-scale applications and systems.
• Adept at working independently and making critical technical decisions with minimal oversight.
• Strong in software architecture and design principles, with the ability to influence technical direction at a strategic level.

Requirements ✨

• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 2+ years in a staff or highly senior IC role.
• Expert in at least one backend or full-stack technology stack (e.g. Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, Java, etc.).
• Strong frontend experience with modern frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, Angular).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and scalable system architecture, particularly building SaaS products.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and performance optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Previous startup experience or experience working on 0-to-1 product development is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with the founders and shape the future of an exciting new product.
• A fast-paced, high-impact role in a rapidly growing startup.
• The opportunity to take full ownership of projects and drive innovation.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and equity options.