OpenGov
Tech / AI / Software
StaffSoftwareEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.
“Staff Software Engineer at OpenGov. Skills: full stack development, AI, AI-assisted development tools, AI-powered product features. deliver new product capabilities across our platform. working across the full stack — from database models to UI components”
What You'll Achieve.
operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust; focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync; power more effective and accountable government; high-performance government for every community; accelerate your output; make our team effective in this new operating model; power government agencies at scale; drive customer success; accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation; deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync
Industry & Context.
debugging; sharp eye for the subtle failure modes each produces
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of professional experience building scalable software in an agile environment, experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React or similar) and backend development, comfortable working across the stack — frontend, backend, data layer — and shipping features end-to-end, built heavily utilized enterprise SaaS software, Actively use AI-assisted development tools and have a feel for when they accelerate you vs. when they lead you astray, experience building AI-powered product features: agents, AI-driven UX, workflow automation, or retrieval systems (direct ML/model training experience not required), built APIs, designed database models (SQL and NoSQL), and worked with event-driven patterns
Nice to Have
Demonstrated experience working directly with customers to improve product experiences, A track record of experimenting with new AI tools and bringing effective ones to your team, Track record of driving team improvement through mentoring and process innovation, Previous work in govtech, fintech, or regulated SaaS environments
What You'll Do.
deliver new product capabilities across our platform
working across the full stack — from database models to UI components
owning features end-to-end
use AI-assisted development tools daily
build AI-powered product experiences for our customers
help establish the practices that make our team effective in this new operating model
Build and improve APIs
and frontend experiences that power government agencies at scale
Own features end-to-end: collaborate with Product and Design to define the problem
and monitor it in production
Build AI-powered product features — from intelligent data analysis and agent-driven workflows to AI-assisted user experiences that transform how government teams work
Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code
or similar) as a core part of your workflow to accelerate coding
well-documented code and conduct thorough reviews of both human-written and AI-generated code
with a sharp eye for the subtle failure modes each produces
Collaborate across the organization to translate business priorities into shipped features that drive customer success
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with Product and Design; Collaborate across the organization
Full Job Description
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com. JOB SUMMARY: You’ll deliver new product capabilities across our platform, working across the full stack — from database models to UI components — and owning features end-to-end. AI is central to how you’ll work: you’ll use AI-assisted development tools daily to accelerate your output, build AI-powered product experiences for our customers, and help establish the practices that make our team effective in this new operating model. WHAT YOU’LL SHIP: - Build and improve APIs, microservices, and frontend experiences that power government agencies at scale - Own features end-to-end: collaborate with Product and Design to define the problem, build the solution, ship it, and monitor it in production - Build AI-powered product features — from intelligent data analysis and agent-driven workflows to AI-assisted user experiences that transform how government teams work - Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) as a core part of your workflow to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation - Produce clean, well-documented code and conduct thorough reviews of both human-written and AI-ge
Applying for this Staff Software Engineer role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Ashby
- Ashby is a fast modern ATS — most applications take under 3 minutes.
- The resume parser is strong; verify parsed experience dates and job titles.
- Custom screening questions are often scored algorithmically — answer completely.
- Location field affects geo-based screening; use your actual metro area.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about OpenGov?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.