Carefeed

Staff Engineer

Chicago, IL · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago

Code ReviewAWSCloud PlatformsCI/CDMentoring

About the role

Carefeed is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our growing software engineering team.
As one of the most senior technical leaders in the company, you'll play a critical role in shaping our systems and strategy while remaining highly hands-on.
Our engineering team is preparing for significant growth, and we're looking for someone who can help guide that journey.

Drive transformation: Coach existing team members on best practices in software design, testing and operation. Serve as a mentor to other engineers.
System Architecture: Design scalable, secure, and resilient systems that will support rapid growth and evolving customer needs.
Mentorship & Management: Lead, mentor, and occasionally manage up to three engineers
Drive engineering productivity: Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks that can accelerate development and improve reliability.
Mentorship & Management: Lead, mentor, and occasionally manage up to three engineers; provide guidance on technical challenges and career development.
Coach existing team members on best practices in software design, testing and operation.
Design scalable, secure, and resilient systems that will support rapid growth and evolving customer needs.

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong expertise in backend or full-stack development.
Proven success designing and implementing large-scale systems and leading high-impact projects
Deep knowledge of modern software practices, such as continuous deployment and software testing.
3+ years of engineering management experience
Strong understanding of AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and the ability to coach teams on modern infrastructure practices
you've been both a technical lead and people manager and understand how to balance the two.
Experience working with distributed teams
comfortable leading in a hybrid environment (role based in Chicago, with team members across the U.S., including our Cincinnati HQ).
What You'll Love:
Join a fast-growing startup making a real impact in the lives of senior care providers and their communities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your health and well-being
401(k) plan to help you plan for the future
Paid vacation, sick time, and company-paid holidays to support work-life balance

Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks that can accelerate development and improve reliability.

Own major architectural decisions and drive the long-term technical vision of our product.

Carefeed is an all-in-one operations platform to help senior living and long-term care communities simplify their daily operations.
By replacing paperwork, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools with an easy-to-use solution, Carefeed saves time, reduces stress, and ensures residents, families, and staff stay informed and connected.
Seamlessly integrating with EHRs and HR systems, Carefeed works alongside the tools providers already use-so they can keep everything running smoothly without extra hassle.
At Carefeed, we help senior living and long-term care teams lighten their workload, stay organized, and focus on what matters-caring for residents and supporting families.
For more information, visit www.carefeed.com.
With transparent pricing, personalized support, and scalable features, Carefeed serves over 1,600 communities, helping staff spend less time on tedious tasks and more time providing great care, keeping families in the loop, and running their communities with confidence.

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