Staff Software Development Engineer (Full Stack)
About Gruve
Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer (Full Stack) with strong hands-on experience in TypeScript (Node.js, JavaScript), and/or Python and a passion for leveraging AI-driven code generation tools to accelerate development. You will play a critical role in operationalizing GenAI-based code generation platform. This role involves translating product specifications into structured inputs for GenAI tools, reviewing the code generated by GenAI tool, and providing feedback to product engineering team to improve quality and performance of the GenAI tool.
You will work closely with product managers, software engineers, and AI specialists to ensure that the generated code aligns with business and technical requirements. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, critic and eager to evaluate AI-assisted code generation tool.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, Analyze and structure product specifications for input into GenAI programming tools.
- Operate GenAI systems to generate code based on structured inputs.
- Perform detailed code reviews of GenAI-generated programs to ensure correctness, performance, and maintainability.
- Utilize several other AI-powered code generation tools (Cursor.ai, Windsurf, etc.) to compare and optimize GenAI tool in subject.
- Provide feedback to improve GenAI model outputs and prompt engineering strategies.
- Review and validate generated code for correctness, efficiency, and adherence to coding standards.
- Maintain documentation of input formats, code review findings, and feedback cycles.
- Stay current with advancements in GenAI programming tools and code generation technologies.
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s/master’s in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8 to 10 years' experience with strong expertise in at least one of the following:
- TypeScript / JavaScript (Node.js, React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js)
- Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI/ RestAPI)
- Person must have designed, developed, and maintained scalable front-end and back-end applications using TypeScript/JavaScript/Python.
- Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind, Material UI or similar).
- Familiarity with GenAI tools and LLM-based code generation platforms (e.g., GitHub Copilot, CodeWhisperer, etc.).
- Experience with databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB).
- Hands-on experience with Cursor.ai and/or Windsurf (plus other AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Codeium).
- Strong understanding of software development principles and code review practices.
- Familiar with Code review tools (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket etc)
- Strong grasp of software design principles (OOP, SOLID, microservices).
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with prompt engineering or structured input design for GenAI systems.
- Exposure to MLOps or AI model evaluation frameworks.
- Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Exposure to serverless architecture and event-driven systems.
- Contribution to open-source or AI-driven development communities.
Why Gruve
At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.