{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3c2d7f6f92a96163f74933b0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3c2d7f6f92a96163f74933b0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3c2d7f6f92a96163f74933b0","title":"Staff Full-Stack Engineer","description":"Introduction The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is building the next evolution of our insurance platform—expanding how consumers engage with our products beyond comparison alone. We intentionally strive to create inclusive, diverse teams where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Our motto, \"All Stripes Welcome,\" reflects how we show up for one another while tackling meaningful, complex problems.We're seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help shape and deliver the next phase of The Zebra's product ecosystem. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who brings deep expertise in either backend or frontend development, paired with the curiosity and judgment to collaborate across the stack and influence technical direction at a system level.The Role As a Staff Software Engineer, you will act as a technical leader on a team focused on expanding The Zebra's product offering. You'll help design, build, and evolve systems that support new capabilities while maintaining high standards for scalability, reliability, and developer experience.This role is intentionally flexible. We are open to candidates who lean strongly backend or frontend , provided they are comfortable collaborating across boundaries and contributing to architectural discussions that span the full system.You will be expected to develop a deep understanding of The Zebra's technical ecosystem, enabling you to clearly communicate trade-offs, provide technical context, and guide decision-making across engineering and product conversations.Location While we are open to remote work across the contingent US, we are still in the process of establishing our company to support work in all states! We've recently made the shift from an in-office organization to a hybrid model and love the flexibility it allows our employees. We are set up to support employees who want to be fully remote, in-office only, and a mix of the two. Please note - we will not be supporting work based out of the following states: CA, MA, NY, NJ.What You'll Do Design, implement, and maintain high-quality systems using Python on the backend and React / Next.js on the frontend , with emphasis aligned to your strengthsLead technical design and implementation of complex, cross-team initiatives from concept through deliveryAct as a technical lead , building deep system knowledge and helping teams navigate architectural trade-offsPartner closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to rapidly iterate while maintaining a high-quality codebaseContribute meaningfully across the stack as needed, without being expected to specialize equally in all areasIdentify high-impact opportunities to improve scalability, stability, and developer productivityProvide mentorship and technical guidance through code reviews, design discussions, and collaborationAdvocate for sound engineering practices while balancing quality, speed, and business impactEvaluate and introduce new tools or technologies when they provide clear, practical valueWhat We're Looking For 8+ years of professional software development experienceDeep expertise in either backend or frontend development , with working familiarity across the stackBackend focus: Python , APIs, data modeling, distributed systemsFrontend focus: React, Next.js , performance, accessibility, user experienceExperience building and evolving scalable systems in production environmentsProven ability to lead large technical initiatives while still making impactful individual contributionsStrong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical trade-offs to varied audiencesProduct-minded thinking and empathy for end usersWillingness to question assumptions and contribute thoughtful perspectivesPassion for problem-solving and continuous learningCommitment to sustainable software engineering practicesInterview Process & Assessment As part of our interview process, candidates will complete a technical assessment aligned with their strengths . You'll be able to choose between a backend-focused or frontend-focused assessment , allowing you to demonstrate depth in the area where you do your best work.Regardless of assessment focus, we evaluate Staff candidates on system thinking, problem-solving approach, code quality, and the ability to communicate trade-offs and technical decisions.Experience That Will Impress the Heck Out of Us Production experience with Python , React , and Next.js in consumer-facing applicationsExperience operating and scaling systems in cloud environments (AWS or similar)Demonstrated impact as a technical leader with deep system context and architectural influencePractical, thoughtful use of AI tools to improve engineering workflows, system design, or productivity—beyond experimentation or hypeExperience evolving platforms or products into a new phase of growthExperience working in highly collaborative, product-driven engineering environments","company":"Zebra","rawCompany":"zebra","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-11T04:08:17.404Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff Full-Stack Engineer","description":"Introduction The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is building the next evolution of our insurance platform—expanding how consumers engage with our products beyond comparison alone. 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