Type: Full time, salaried employee Location: USA - Remote, except in-person attendance at semi-annual company offsites Working hours: Weekdays (except holidays), 9am - 5pm ET Compensation: $120k - $160k Requirements You will be automatically rejected if you don’t meet all of the criteria below. 8+ years of software engineering experience at a digital marketing company, with a strong understanding of industry-specific challenges and best practices Skills: PHP, Wordpress, MySQL and/or PostgresSQL, HTML, CSS, git Experience making data-driven decisions with A/B testing tools and analytics Demonstrated ability to translate requests from non-technical colleagues into technical requirements and roadmaps Differentiators The most important criteria when evaluating candidates for this position. SEO optimization experience, with proven ability to measure and report effectiveness Systems administration experience, with an ability to manage server configurations, hosting, and security for high-traffic sites DevOps, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment Experience leading technical teams, either in a direct managerial or senior technical lead role, with a track record of mentoring and guiding individuals and the team Experience managing outsourced development teams or working with vendor-provided resources Skills: Laravel, Vue.js, Typescript, Github Actions, Cloudflare APO B.S. in Computer Science or a related field Benefits 2 weeks of PTO + 9 company holidays 100% health insurance reimbursement up to $500 Company Mark My Words Media is a digital marketing agency that acts as a growth partner for our clients. We help them achieve sustainable success by taking a holistic view of their business and aligning our strategies with their broader objectives. We dedicate ourselves to driving value across a client’s entire business, not just in marketing. The only way we’ll see explosive growth is if everyone feels a sense of responsibility and pride in their work. We recognize and reward self-starters who proactively solve problems, improve our systems, and achieve extraordinary results. We believe technology is the key to unlocking our next phase of growth. Joining our team at this pivotal time means you’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the company and grow professionally as technology becomes an even more central part of our strategy. Role This role is ideal for a software engineer who loves leveraging technology to thoroughly solve problems and is excited about influencing company-wide direction to elevate our capabilities. The Staff Software Engineer is the most senior technical position at the company. They are responsible for the performance and reliability of our entire portfolio of 2,000+ websites, on-time delivery of new client websites, and working cross-functionally to improve company operations through technology. You’ll have ownership over the technology, but you’ll also have strong support: the company is owned and managed by veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who’ve held engineering and product leadership roles at Apple and Facebook. There’s significant potential for growth to a Principal Software Engineer as technology becomes more central to our business strategy. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & StrategyServe as the primary technical expert, guiding strategic decisions around WordPress, internal tools, and overall tech strategy. Collaborate with the rest of the team to ensure high-quality code and timely delivery. Project & Portfolio ManagementLead the on-time delivery of new client websites, oversee the development lifecycle and work to streamline processes and improve team efficiency. WordPress DevelopmentOversee the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our extensive WordPress portfolio, ensuring each site is optimized for performance, reliability, and SEO. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with the SEO team to run experiments and update our sites to enhance visibility and search performance. Partner with other departments to drive improvements in business operations through technology. Systems Administration & DevOpsManage WordPress administration tasks, including version control, deployment pipelines, and server optimizations. Maintain high standards for security, uptime, and system reliability across our portfolio. Future Growth & InnovationDrive initiatives that advance the technical capabilities of the company. Identify opportunities to scale and streamline internal operations with technology. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Paid holidays Paid sick time Paid time off Work from home Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: Remote