Job Description
Senior / Staff Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco or New York City (Hybrid)
About the Role
Our client a leader within the enterprise MCP space is building the AI enablement layer for enterprises adopting Model Context Protocol (MCP) a platform that securely connects AI agents to internal tools with strong controls around permissions, observability, and auditability.
They’re looking for a Senior/Staff Engineer who can architect and ship core platform systems while working directly with enterprise customers. This is a high-ownership, early-stage role where you’ll build foundational infrastructure and help define how enterprises adopt MCP in production.
What You’ll Do
- Design and build scalable backend and integration systems
- Ship APIs and connect AI agents to enterprise tools and data
- Solve real-world integration and data transformation challenges
- Work directly with customers to gather requirements and iterate quickly
- Own projects end-to-end, from design to production
- Help set engineering standards and mentor teammates
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience with system design
- Strong background building API-driven, integration-heavy platforms
- Experience in customer-facing or enterprise environments
- Familiarity with AI/ML-powered systems or agent tooling
- High agency, ownership mindset, and strong communication skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with MCP or agent/tooling standards
- Background in agent security, permissioning, and observability
- Enterprise-scale platform experience
Why This Role
- High-impact ownership in a small, fast-moving team
- Direct influence on a cutting-edge AI standard
- Real enterprise customers and production use cases
- Fast, founder-led interview process