Staff Engineer, Early Engagement

Second Order Effects is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the front end of complex system development efforts. The successful candidate will serve as SOE's senior technical authority during early client engagements, partnering closely with customers to translate business needs into well-defined, technically sound system architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics is required; a graduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline is highly preferred
• 15+ years of engineering experience in client-facing roles, system architecture, or senior technical leadership, with a track record of delivering complex systems involving custom electronics
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and deconstruct novel and complex problems within a core domain, and to evaluate and make critical judgments about different technical solutions and approaches

Benefits

• Compensation range of $172,640-$205,010 + equity incentive plan
• Flexible work hours and work from home policy
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
• Unlimited paid time off policy, 11x paid company holidays, 12x paid sick days
• 401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
• Generous paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance available if 50+ miles away from the office
• Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen