Senior/Staff Software Engineer (Backend-focused) - Second Nature

At Second Nature, our people are our greatest differentiator. To build an industry-changing business, we don’t just need talent; we don’t just need talent; we need an environment where high standards, continuous improvement, and customer obsession are the default.

💟 About Us

Convenience isn’t a luxury, it’s an expectation. But renting is still a chore—from setting up utilities and buying renters insurance to handling air filters and pest control.

That’s why we’ve built the world’s first Resident Experience Platform that makes resident onboarding, resident services, and ancillary revenue effortless for property managers. We’re passionate about turning friction into triple win experiences for residents, investors, and managers.

📝 About the Role

Second Nature is looking for a highly experienced Senior/Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative and scalable software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the company’s overall technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code, ensuring it meets both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability of software systems.
• Uphold coding standards, best practices, and guidelines while conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality software.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing code and improving system performance.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvements in code quality, development processes, and team efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and API specifications.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

Key Outcomes

• Backend services and APIs that ship on schedule and hold up in production, with defects caught in review or test rather than by customers.
• Clean, well-tested code that other engineers can pick up and extend without a translation layer, raising the bar for maintainability across the codebase.
• A continuous delivery pipeline and monitoring setup that stays healthy, supporting trunk-based development so the team deploys with confidence instead of caution.
• Product ideas translated into working technical solutions, with design and product partners who see you as a reliable thought partner early in the process.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in software design and architecture.
• Experience with TypeScript and Node.
• Experience with AWS, Postgres, and SQL.
• Experience using AI coding tools (like Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) in your daily workflow.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns and design (e.g., microservices, distributed systems, hexagonal architecture, domain driven design).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

🏴‍☠️ Our Core Values

• Pirate Ship; not a cruise ship: Bias towards action.
• Massive Growth takes massive growth: We embrace challenges to increase our impact.
• Grow the Pie: We focus on results so our customers & their customers win.
• Purple Heart: We put the team before ourselves.
• Extreme Ownership: See something? Say something; right the ship to get us on course.
• Be a moment maker: We aim to shatter the status quo.

💻 Remote Work Statement

This position is a remote-first, work from home position. To be successful in a remote role at Second Nature you must:

• Be available during your scheduled working hours and give your full attention to your job duties.
• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free environment in which to complete your work.
• Have access to your own reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Attend our bi-annual in-person company meetings (travel expenses reimbursed).

📦 Why Second Nature?

• Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; 401K Plan.
• Location: Work remotely from anywhere in the US.
• Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days.
• Diverse, Inclusive Culture: Embracing employees from all backgrounds.
• Training & Growth: A supportive team to help you grow your career and unlock your full potential.