Staff Engineer

Founding Staff Engineer

Avy is a well-funded stealth-stage startup that is revolutionizing how people work with each other and their computers. Our vision is to create a future where humans and computers work together side-by-side in seamless collaboration. We believe in the power of teamwork, trust, and the potential for humans and computers to enhance each other's capabilities. With this vision in mind, we are building innovative software solutions that empower individuals and teams to achieve their best work.

What You Will Do

As our Founding Staff Engineer at Avy, your role is crucial in transforming our product ideas into reality. Your mission is to do whatever it takes technically to delight users and make the business successful. You will have the chance to showcase your knowledge and experience to build high-quality software that bridges the gap between humans and computers. Your work will involve:

• Leading the technical design, architecture, and execution of high-quality software for macOS and server components, focusing on user delight and business success.
• Transitioning smoothly between intensive coding and strategic architectural planning.
• Rapidly delivering new value to users, prioritizing immediate user needs while maintaining a long-term vision for technical excellence.
• Cultivating our engineering culture through rigorous testing, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Utilizing your leadership skills to enhance team collaboration and leveraging collective strengths.

Skills You Will Need

• A wealth of experience, with 10-12+ years in diverse software development roles.
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, aligning engineering solutions with business needs.
• Expertise in Apple ecosystem development (iOS, macOS, Swift, Objective-C, SwiftUI, AppKit, UIKit).
• Experience in system architecture, including distributed systems or multi-process applications.
• Background in technical leadership, management, or architectural roles.
• A love for getting things done and a willingness to hands-on while our team is small.
• Experience with machine learning and AI, with a practical application focus.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary complemented by meaningful equity incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with company match, HSA, health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Developer-worthy equipment and tools are provided to ensure you have all you need to excel.
• Nearly endless opportunities for growth and advancement as the company succeeds and meets its objectives.
• Avy follows a "pragmatic hybrid" work approach, combining the benefits of remote work with the undeniable value of occasionally scheduled in-person collaboration. While you can be based anywhere in the USA, there will be occasional travel to our offices in Utah and future locations, such as New York City.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment for all.

Additional Information

• Avy only accepts candidates who reside and are authorized to work in the U.S.

Join us at Avy and be part of a team founded by industry experts with a track record of success at companies like Apple, Microsoft, Bose, Amazon, and high-growth startups. Together, let's build a future where humans and computers work together in harmony.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter that showcases your passion and fit for this role.