This role is not open to visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship including those on OPT and STEM-EXT OPT, nor is it available to work corp-to-corp.

At Red Ventures, we build transformative digital experiences that help people make life’s most important decisions. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll work with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Engineering Leaders to create next-generation technologies that change how millions connect with brands during life’s key milestones.

From information retrieval and distributed computing to large-scale system design, networking, data storage, and machine learning, you’ll work hands-on with the latest tools and cloud technologies to deliver world-class solutions. You won’t just follow a roadmap — you’ll help create it, driving long-term strategy and mentoring teams to raise the technical bar.

In this role, you’ll influence technical strategy across multiple products, shape architectures to support future growth, and help drive Red Ventures’ adoption of AI-powered engineering practices. You’ll have the autonomy to make high-impact decisions, solve challenging problems at scale, and mentor teams to achieve excellence.

• Architect and deliver high-quality, scalable full-stack solutions using Next.js, Vue, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
• Build and maintain robust, event-driven backend services with Node.js and Nest.js, optimized for performance, maintainability, and reliability.
• Own cloud architecture and deployments on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, RDS, ECS, SQS) and work with Data engineering on Databricks, ensuring cost-effectiveness, scalability, reliability, security, and observability.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions with Terraform to improve delivery speed, reliability, and consistency.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects from inception to production, partnering with engineering, product, and design teams.
• Shape system architecture through informed participation in design and technology decisions.
• Partner closely with Product and Design to translate business objectives into impactful technical solutions.
• Identify and resolve critical technical debt, leading high-value refactors to improve system health and delivery velocity.
• Mentor and grow engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation.
• Champion best practices in testing, observability, documentation, and secure coding.
• Leverage AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf, Devin.ai) to accelerate development, solve complex problems, and deliver outsized impact.

Core Technical Skills

• 10+ years in software engineering, with expertise in modern full-stack development.
• Frontend: Vue.js, Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js, Nest.js
• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, RDS, ECS, SQS) and Databricks
• Infrastructure: Terraform
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions
• Proven experience building and maintaining scalable, event-driven systems in production.
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture best practices.

Architecture & Leadership Skills

• Strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and scalability principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.
• Skilled in translating business requirements into high-impact engineering solutions.
• Effective communicator who drives clarity, alignment, and constructive collaboration.

Mindset & Values

• “Get it done” attitude with a commitment to quality and maintainability.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges at scale.
• Openness to innovation, with a focus on leveraging AI and emerging tech to deliver results.

Compensation

• USA Compensation Range: $130,000 - $190,000* *Note actual compensation is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: Our Belief Statements. This will give you insight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com. 

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