Staff Software Engineer Full Stack

About the Role

Ternary is at an inflection point, and the decisions made now will define how the company scales in the future. This role offers the opportunity to shape both the product and the culture of the company, working closely with a team that brings together engineers, financial analysts, and operators who have built at scale before.

The team at Ternary values directness, ownership, and the kind of judgment that knows when to go fast and when to slow down and get it right. If you are passionate about learning new knowledge and skills, skilled at quickly ramping up in new areas, and have a bias for action, this could be the right fit for you.

What You Will Do

• Lead critical and large-scale complex projects, providing both hands-on technical expertise and end-to-end project execution.
• Contribute across the stack, with a core focus on API design, BigQuery, and modern data warehousing, as well as React/TypeScript front-end development.
• Drive and own end-to-end delivery of features, including planning, design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, adoption, and performance in production.
• Make informed tradeoffs between tactical and strategic technical approaches, balancing long-term scalability with immediate business needs.
• Own the architecture and quality bar of the platform, with primary accountability for the web application layer.
• Uphold a high bar by participating in technical discussions, providing feedback on specs, and making recommendations while uplifting and mentoring junior team members.
• Interact with customers and business leads to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
• Collaborate with the team to drive technical initiatives and contribute to the growth of the engineering organization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends, applying that knowledge to continuously improve the platform and processes.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of delivering scalable web applications and platform services across early-stage and enterprise companies.
• Expertise in designing and implementing data and analytics platforms, including BigQuery, large-scale data warehousing, and pipelines that support analytics and product insights.
• Experience building backend services in Golang.
• Passion for learning new knowledge and skills, with the ability to quickly ramp up in new areas.
• Bias for action, with the ability to address ambiguity and hard conversations directly.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills, with the ability to consider business lenses and tradeoffs.
• Experience interacting with customers and business leads.
• Familiarity with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Ability to contribute across the stack and lead critical projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud, SaaS, and AI spending management.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and operators who have built at scale before.
• Familiarity with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience working in a remote-first company.
• Certification in relevant technologies, such as AWS or GCP.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary range of $200,000 - $250,000.
• Equity compensation to participate in Ternary’s success.
• Generous health benefits and 401(k) plan.
• WFH budget to set up your home office.
• Company-sponsored travel to interact with colleagues several times a year.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers, financial analysts, and operators.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities to learn new skills and technologies.

• Showcase your expertise in scalable web applications and data analytics platforms, highlighting your experience with BigQuery and other relevant technologies.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to leading critical projects and making informed tradeoffs between tactical and strategic technical approaches.
• Emphasize your ability to contribute across the tech stack and lead by example, mentoring junior team members and driving technical initiatives.
• Highlight your passion for learning new knowledge and skills, and your ability to quickly ramp up in new areas.
• Be ready to discuss your experience interacting with customers and business leads, and how you apply business lenses and tradeoffs to technical problems.
• Consider including examples of your work, such as GitHub repositories or personal projects, to demonstrate your technical skills and experience.