Staff Software Engineer - NYC Tri-State Area

Job Title: Staff Software EngineerCompany: Canopy, Inc.Location: New York City Tri-State AreaAbout CanopyAt Canopy, we build technology that helps make healthcare environments safer for the people delivering care. Our connected safety platform powers real-time communication, response coordination, and location intelligence across hospitals and complex care environments.We operate in high-trust, high-reliability environments where software quality, operational resilience, and customer experience matter deeply. Our engineering organization is scaling alongside our growth, and we are looking for a Staff Software Engineer who can help shape both our technical direction and the way we build.This is not simply a feature delivery role. This is a systems-thinking role for an experienced engineer who can drive architecture, influence engineering standards, and help scale a platform, organization, and culture simultaneously.The RoleAs a Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader across multiple product and platform initiatives. You will partner closely with Product, Design, Infrastructure, and Engineering leadership to design and evolve systems that are reliable, scalable, and maintainable as Canopy grows.You will operate horizontally across teams — helping define architecture, improve engineering velocity, raise quality standards, and mentor engineers through influence rather than direct management.The ideal candidate combines deep technical judgment with pragmatism, strong execution instincts, and the ability to simplify complexity in fast-moving environments.What You’ll OwnTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureLead the design and evolution of scalable full-stack systems across frontend applications, backend services, APIs, and platform infrastructureDrive architectural decisions that improve reliability, maintainability, performance, and developer velocityIdentify and address technical debt, scalability bottlenecks, and operational risks before they become business constraintsEstablish and reinforce engineering best practices around observability, testing, security, resiliency, and deployment workflowsContribute meaningfully to long-term platform and technical strategyFull-Stack Product DevelopmentDesign and build modern web applications and services powering mission-critical healthcare workflowsDevelop highly performant frontend experiences using modern frameworks such as React or VueBuild backend systems and APIs using Node.js and distributed service architecturesCollaborate closely with Product and Design to translate ambiguous requirements into elegant technical solutionsOptimize systems for usability, reliability, and operational scaleCross-Functional InfluencePartner across Engineering, Product, Customer Experience, and Operations to solve complex organizational and technical problemsAct as a force multiplier by improving team decision-making, engineering processes, and development standardsFacilitate technical discussions and drive alignment across teams with differing prioritiesHelp teams balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainabilityOperational ExcellenceImprove deployment reliability, monitoring, incident response, and production readiness practicesContribute to scaling Canopy’s cloud-native infrastructure and Kubernetes-based platformChampion engineering quality through code reviews, design reviews, and operational rigorHelp define and evolve engineering operating rhythms as the company scalesMentorship & Engineering CultureMentor and level up engineers through technical guidance, coaching, and example-settingRaise the bar on technical craftsmanship and systems thinking across the organizationFoster a collaborative, high-accountability engineering culture rooted in curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvementContribute to hiring and talent assessment for senior engineering candidatesRequired ExperienceWhat We’re Looking For8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant experience building and scaling production systemsDemonstrated experience operating at Staff Engineer scope across teams or domainsStrong expertise in modern full-stack application developmentDeep proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems, including React and/or Vue.js and Node.jsExperience designing distributed systems, APIs, and service-oriented architecturesStrong experience with cloud-native infrastructure and Kubernetes in production environmentsExperience working with SQL and NoSQL databasesProven ability to influence technical direction without formal authorityStrong debugging, systems analysis, and architectural problem-solving capabilitiesPreferred ExperienceExperience in healthcare, safety-critical, or high-availability environmentsExperience scaling SaaS platforms through periods of rapid growthFamiliarity with event-driven architectures, real-time systems, or location-aware platformsExperience improving engineering operational maturity in growing organizationsExposure to DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering practicesHow We WorkAt Canopy, strong engineers do more than write code. We value people who:Care deeply about the customer and missionAct with intention and intellectual curiosityOwn outcomes, not just tasksWin together through collaboration and trustWe are building an engineering culture that prioritizes high standards, thoughtful execution, and continuous improvement — without ego or heroics.Why Join CanopyWork on technology with real-world impact in healthcare environmentsInfluence architecture and engineering direction at a critical stage of company growthOperate with high autonomy and meaningful ownershipCollaborate with a mission-driven, highly capable teamHelp shape how a scaling engineering organization operatesCanopy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive environment for all employees.If you're excited about the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a positive impact on the lives of healthcare workers, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference, from anywhere in the world, and apply now!The base salary range for this position is $200k - $230k per year, depending on location, experience and qualifications. Canopy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.