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LAYIQ - Staff Software Engineer at OpenGov, Boston, MA

12+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of owning complex, cross-system integrations end-to-end in a production SaaS environment.
Experience building or integrating computer-vision, LiDAR, or geospatial data-processing pipelines; comfort with point-cloud or 3D spatial data is a strong plus.
Strong data-modeling and API/connector design skills, able to reconcile a third party's data schema against multiple existing internal data models without resorting to one-off custom logic.
Experience with geospatial systems (PostGIS, spatial indexing, coordinate reference systems) preferred.
Comfortable operating with incomplete information and ambiguous vendor integration paths; makes and defends build-vs-integrate calls.
Experience partnering across multiple product teams and translating a strategic technical vision into a scoped, sequenced delivery plan.
A track record of shipping systems where data accuracy carries real compliance or safety consequences (regulatory, infrastructure, or public-sector systems) is a strong plus.
Proficient in AI-native engineering workflows: can direct AI tooling for scaffolding, test generation, and code review while retaining ownership of architecture and correctness.
Excellent written communication; can produce technical design docs that align stakeholders across five product teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
How This Level Is Differentiated
The following competency behaviors distinguish this level from adjacent ones: Owns a technical domain end-to-end with full accountability for outcomes, from architecture through production operation.
Operates with strategic awareness across multiple downstream product teams; makes strong technical calls with incomplete vendor and data information.
Sets technical direction and milestones for the sensing-integration roadmap; influences cross-functional partners without formal authority.
Establishes patterns, like the connector/adapter approach, that other engineers and products reuse, elevating the work of the broader team.
Expected to embed AI-native tooling in their own workflow and model its effective use for teammates joining the team.
Why OpenGov?
A Mission That Matters.
At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it’s the core of our democracy.
Opportunity to Innovate
The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.
A Team of Passionate, Driven People
This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune.
A Place to Make Your Mark
We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

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