Staff Product Engineer

About the Role

The role is part of a broader initiative to expand LawnStarter's services beyond lawn care, creating a one-stop shop for all home services. This expansion is built on a single shared platform, operating across three brands: LawnStarter, Lawn Love, and Home Gnome. The engineering team is structured around initiative teams, each focusing on a specific goal and metric. As a Staff Product Engineer, you will be the engineering anchor of one initiative at a time, working with your PM and designer to shape the problem, decide on the technical approach, and lead the AI agents that implement most of the code.

What You Will Do

• Lead AI agents in implementing and shipping high-quality code for your initiative, ensuring safety, correctness, and performance.
• Collaborate with your PM and designer to shape the problem, decide on the technical approach, and implement the solution.
• Own the technical approach for your initiative, including architecture, data model, integration choices, rollout plan, observability, and rollback strategy.
• Partner with your PM to present results and review the success of your initiative, focusing on moving specific metrics.
• Work closely with your designer to ensure UX decisions align with technical capabilities and agent-led implementation.
• Develop and maintain the agent workflow that enables one engineer to ship what used to require a team, focusing on prompts, evals, tests, and observability.
• Ensure the integration of AI agents into the development process, enhancing the quality and velocity of code production.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with your Engineering Manager to discuss initiative health, blockers, and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to the review loop that evaluates the performance and outcome of your initiative, suggesting improvements and adjustments as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on digital skills and remote work.
• Strong background in leading AI agents or working with automated coding tools.
• Experience with cross-functional partnership, especially with product managers and designers.
• Ability to own an outcome without a tech lead, making decisions and documenting them.
• Strong understanding of initiative metrics and how to drive them through technical decisions.
• Experience with coding languages relevant to the project, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to frame problems and lead agents to solve them.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical ideas and results to various stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with on-demand marketplaces or home services industries.
• Knowledge of Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or other AI coding tools.
• Background in data model design and integration choices for complex systems.
• Familiarity with observability tools and strategies for large-scale applications.
• Participation in open-source projects or personal coding projects that demonstrate AI-led development skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary range of $80k -
  00k, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work remotely and be part of a global team.
• Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy and flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to courses and conferences.
• Equity options as part of the compensation package.
• Remote stipend to support your home office setup and productivity.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies, including AI coding agents and development software.

• Tip: Highlight your experience with AI agents or automated coding tools in your resume and cover letter, as this is a key requirement for the role.
• Be prepared to discuss specific examples of how you've led agents to ship high-quality code and drive initiative metrics in your previous roles.
• Show a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the position, including architecture, data models, and integration choices.
• Demonstrate your ability to work independently and make decisions without a tech lead, showcasing your problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Prepare to talk about your experience with cross-functional partnership and how you ensure UX decisions align with technical capabilities.
• Research LawnStarter's current projects and initiatives, and be ready to discuss how your skills and experience can contribute to the company's success.