Staff Software Engineer

About CharterUP. CharterUP is transforming the $30 billion group transportation industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative SaaS software delivering an industry-leading experience for both customers and operators. Trusted by most Fortune 500 companies our platform connects users to thousands of charter bus and minibus operators just 60 seconds customers can access real-time availability transparent pricing and detailed vehicle optionswhether organizing a corporate event a company shuttle or a wedding. By streamlining what was once a fragmented and stressful process CharterUP brings transparency accountability and efficiency to an industry overdue for innovation

With CharterUP group transportation is no longer a hassle but an elevated reliable experience. Join us as we lead the future of group travel.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Impact: Be part of the team thats revolutionizing group travel setting new standards in an industry overdue for change.
• Growth Opportunities: As a hyper growth company and one of the fastest-growing companies recognized by Inc. theres no better time to join our dynamic growth-stage organization.
• Driven Team: Collaborate with some of the most driven minds in tech all while working in a remote-first environment with a tech hub in Austin TX.
• Funding and Stability: Our $60 million Series A funding was just the startwere poised for even greater expansion and you can be part of this exciting journey. CharterUp has achieved this growth profitability and efficiently ensuring long-term stability.

About the Role

CharterUP is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect implement and own a wide variety of customer-facing software systems powering our two-sided marketplace business. Youll work closely with our engineering leaders product managers and engineering team to design and build systems that will scale with our rapidly growing business needs. You will lead a wide variety of technology initiatives across multiple disciplines including Web Applications REST API Services Mobile Apps Data Engineering and DevOps.

Title: Staff Software Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Location: This position is based in Austin TX (Hybrid: Monday Wednesday Friday in-office).

• Lead the design development and delivery of high-quality software products leveraging modern development practices and AI-assisted tools where appropriate.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to build intuitive responsive user interfaces and explore opportunities to enhance user experiences through intelligent automation.
• Establish and advocate for software engineering best practices including the thoughtful adoption of AI-driven development workflows to improve productivity and quality.
• Mentor junior engineers fostering growth in both technical and AI-enhanced development skills and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive the technical vision providing guidance on complex decisions and identifying where AI capabilities can accelerate innovation or efficiency.

• 812 years of experience as a professional full-stack software engineer.
• Proficiency in building Java backend services and frontends using Vue React or Angular.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure ideally AWS and awareness of emerging AI-based tools for deployment testing and observability.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept to deployment in fast-paced environments including evaluating or integrating AI-driven tooling into the development lifecycle.
• Hands-on coder who takes full ownership of complex end-to-end deliverables continuously exploring ways AI-assisted technologies can improve speed reliability and developer experience.

Recruiting Process

• Step 1 - Video call: Talent Acquisition interview
• Step 2 - Video call: Live Coding Interview
• Step 3 - Video call: Two Team interviews
• Step 4 - Offer & background check
• Welcome aboard!

Global Benefits & Perks at CharterUP

We believe great people can live anywhereand they deserve great benefits too. While offerings may vary slightly by location we prioritize hiring near our hubs in Austin Atlanta Miami and Denver as we grow our global team.

• Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere we hire with built-in flexibility. U.S.-based employees may reside in any of our 19 approved states.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical dental and vision insurance mental health support virtual care gym discounts and family-building the U.S. we cover 100% of premiums for employees. International benefits align with local standards.
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid time off so you can truly unplug. U.S.: 15 PTO days (increasing to 20 after 2 years) 8 paid holidays. International policies vary by country.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Company-paid life short-term and long-term disability insurance where available.
• Performance-Driven Culture: Join a fast-moving ambitious and collaborative team that wins together.
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing top talent to the team.
• Planning for the Future: Long-term financial planning support. U.S.: 401(k) plan. International: region-specific savings programs where applicable.
• Top-Tier Tech: Choose a Mac or PC plus monitor keyboard and mouse to hit the ground running.

CharterUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive accessible and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin ancestry disability medical condition marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws in the United States and Canada. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please let us know. CharterUP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation please contact your recruiter.

Hiring Locations: CharterUP U.S.-based candidates and employees must reside in one of the following states: Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Hawaii Mississippi Missouri North Carolina New Hampshire Nevada New York Oklahoma South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington and Wyoming.

We hire in the U.S. and Canada and are actively expanding our global footprint.