Staff Software Engineer, Product (Campinas)

## About the Role The Staff Software Engineer position at LawnStarter is a unique opportunity for a skilled engineer to take on a leadership role in the company's product development. As a remote member of the team based in Campinas, Brazil, the chosen candidate will be part of a dynamic and focused initiative team, working closely with a Product Manager and a designer. The engineering team at LawnStarter operates in small, agile groups, supported by an Engineering Manager who fosters growth and collaboration. The use of AI coding agents is a key aspect of the company's approach, enabling small teams to achieve more without compromising on quality. Working in this environment means having a significant impact on the company's product and service offerings. Engineers at LawnStarter are not just code writers; they are integral to the decision-making process, working alongside PMs and designers to shape the problem, decide on the technical approach, and direct AI agents to implement code. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, product sense, and the ability to work effectively in a team. ## What You Will Do - Lead AI agents to achieve high-quality code implementation that meets the company's standards.

• Collaborate with your PM and designer to define the problem, decide on the technical approach, and implement the solution.
• Direct AI agents to write code, ensuring it meets the quality, security, and performance standards.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of the product, from shaping the problem to shipping the solution and reviewing post-launch metrics.
• Work closely with engineering peers across initiatives in a shared codebase, contributing to the company's overall engineering goals.
• Take ownership of the technical approach for your initiative, including architecture, data model, integration choices, rollout plan, observability, and rollback strategy.
• Implement quality control measures such as prompts, guardrails, evaluations, tests, and review loops to ensure AI agents produce safe, correct, and production-ready code.
• Engage in cross-functional partnership with daily working contact with your PM and designer, regular collaboration with engineering peers, and weekly check-ins with your Engineering Manager.
• Present initiative outcomes and results to stakeholders, focusing on whether the metric the initiative was set up to move has been successfully impacted.
• Maintain a high bar for what ships, ensuring production correctness, security, performance, observability, and a positive experience for customers and professionals.

## What We Are Looking For - Strong background in software engineering with a focus on product development.

• Experience with AI coding agents and the ability to direct them effectively.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• High autonomy and self-motivation, with the ability to make technical decisions and own the outcome of initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, data models, and integration choices.
• Experience with rollout plans, observability, and rollback strategies.
• Ability to document technical decisions and revisit them based on data feedback.
• Strong focus on quality, security, performance, and the customer experience.
• Experience working in a remote environment and managing time effectively.
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.

## Nice to Have - Experience with on-demand marketplaces or similar industries.

• Knowledge of specific technologies or tools used by LawnStarter.
• Participation in open-source projects or personal coding initiatives.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or contributing to the growth of team members.
• Familiarity with Brazilian or Latin American markets and cultural nuances.

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary ranging from $80k to

- Develop a strong portfolio: Showcase your experience with AI coding agents and software development, particularly in a product-focused environment.

• Highlight autonomy and initiative: Demonstrate your ability to work independently and make technical decisions with high autonomy.
• Prepare to talk about your technical decisions: Be ready to discuss your approach to software architecture, data models, and integration choices, as well as how you document and revisit these decisions.
• Showcase collaboration skills: Emphasize your experience working in cross-functional teams and your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Research LawnStarter's technology stack: Familiarize yourself with the company's specific tools and technologies to show your interest and readiness to adapt.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with remote work: Highlight your ability to manage time effectively, stay motivated, and communicate well in a distributed team environment.
• Negotiate based on your worth: Consider your experience, the market rate for your skills, and the company's offered salary range when negotiating your compensation package.