Staff Software Engineer

Central is revolutionizing how startups handle their payroll, benefits, and compliance through an innovative platform equipped with AI assistance. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll join a mission-driven company focused on eliminating business complexity for founders. The role offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies including TypeScript, NextJS, and PostgreSQL, while building solutions that help ambitious founders focus on solving world-changing problems.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of full-stack development experience, who can architect and maintain exceptional software while taking ownership as a product leader. You'll be joining a high-performance team with core values centered on clear thinking, high agency, and crafting magic. The company has secured significant funding from YC and top-tier investors, and is experiencing rapid growth with hundreds of companies already using the platform.

As a founding member, you'll have significant influence in scaling Central to serve thousands of companies. The compensation package is competitive ($180K-$250K with equity), and benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), unlimited PTO, and regular team off-sites. The hybrid work environment based in Annapolis, MD, offers flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.

The interview process is thorough but efficient, typically completed within 1-2 weeks, and includes a take-home project and comprehensive technical assessments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a top-tier engineer who wants to make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing startup environment.