Staff Software Engineer at Hatch

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AI, Customer Service, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Must be based in the US (CST, EST)
8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time as a senior/staff engineer
Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems in a production environment
Deep expertise in one or more of the following: Python, Go, or another backend language; experience with microservices is a plus
Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and modern DevOps practices
Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.) and data architecture
Experience working closely with or supporting ML and LLM-powered systems in production
Familiarity with ML model inference, vector databases, prompt engineering, and API integrations for LLMs
Excellent collaboration and communication skills — you bring others along and elevate those around you
Product-oriented mindset — you care deeply about building systems that meet real user needs
Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects or cross-team initiatives
Nice to have: Experience working in a fast-growing startup environment
Nice to have: Contributions to open source or active participation in engineering communities

Responsibilities

Architect and build large-scale, high-performance backend systems that power Hatch’s AI platform
Drive technical strategy and make foundational decisions that impact the long-term architecture of the product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and AI/ML to deliver reliable, scalable solutions
Mentor and coach engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and innovation
Proactively identify opportunities to improve system reliability, observability, and performance
Lead initiatives that span multiple teams and set the standard for engineering best practices
Translate complex business needs into clean, scalable code and system designs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsBackend SystemsSystems ArchitectureAI/MLTechnical MentorshipObservabilityScalabilityHigh-Performance Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Staff Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote, and what are the location requirements?

The role requires candidates to be based in the US, specifically in CST or EST time zones.

What skills and experience are required for this Staff Engineer role?

Candidates need 8+ years of software engineering experience, proven work designing and scaling distributed systems, deep expertise in Python, Go, or another backend language, strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure like AWS or GCP, and experience with ML/LLM systems.

What is the company culture like at Hatch?

Hatch offers a fast-paced, high-growth environment where engineers push boundaries in AI, systems design, and user experience, with a focus on technical excellence, ownership, innovation, and collaboration across teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 8+ years of experience including senior/staff roles, expertise in distributed systems and backend languages like Python or Go, experience with ML/LLM systems, and a track record of mentoring, leading cross-team initiatives, and a product-oriented mindset.

Hatch

Develops technology for improving sleep quality

About Hatch

Hatch focuses on enhancing sleep quality through technology-driven devices suitable for all ages, from newborns to adults. Their main products, Hatch Rest and Hatch Restore, are designed to help families improve their sleep, and they have already assisted over half a million families. Hatch sells its products directly to consumers via its website and offers a subscription service that provides tailored sleep solutions, including personalized routines and exclusive content for better sleep hygiene. What sets Hatch apart from competitors is its emphasis on user-friendly technology that integrates easily into daily life, along with a 60-night money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty, which helps build customer trust. The company's goal is to make sleep easier and more effective for everyone.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$26.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees