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.
Theyre 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 youll build foundational infrastructure and help define how enterprises adopt MCP in production.
What Youll 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 Were 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
