Staff Software Engineer, AI Studio

<p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-24" data-path-to-node="5"><span data-path-to-node="5,0">Asana AI Studio is a no-code builder that helps organizations design AI-powered workflows directly where work happens. It enables teams to automate routine work, surface insights, and coordinate execution with AI embedded in their workflows. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help lead the next generation of AI Studio. In this role, you’ll operate at the intersection of AI, workflow automation, and enterprise software, shaping both the product experience customers see and the systems that power it behind the scenes.&nbsp;</span><span data-path-to-node="5,2"><span class="citation-122">You will drive technical direction and execution on high-impact, ambiguous initiatives while raising the effectiveness of the broader team through technical judgment and mentorship.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-26" data-path-to-node="7"><span data-path-to-node="7,0">This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. </span><span data-path-to-node="7,2"><span class="citation-120">If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <h3 data-path-to-node="8">What you’ll achieve</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-27" data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,1"><span class="citation-119">Set technical direction for major investments in AI Studio, especially where customer experience, platform capabilities, and long-term architecture intersect. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-28" data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,1,0,1"><span class="citation-118">Lead complex, multi-engineer initiatives from problem framing through delivery, creating clarity in ambiguous spaces and driving strong execution. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-29" data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,2,0,1"><span class="citation-117">Make hands-on contributions to critical parts of the product and platform, especially where deep technical judgment is needed to unlock progress. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-30" data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,3,0,1"><span class="citation-116">Partner closely with Product Management, Design, Data Science, and Engineering Management to shape roadmap, technical strategy, and tradeoffs. </span></span><span data-path-to-node="9,4,0,1"><span class="citation-115">Influence technical decisions beyond the immediate team by collaborating with peer leads across adjacent product and platform areas. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-32" data-path-to-node="9,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,5,0,1"><span class="citation-114">Mentor engineers and model excellent practices in technical design, project leadership, and product-minded engineering. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-33" data-path-to-node="9,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,6,0,1"><span class="citation-113">Help evolve the team's engineering culture, raising the bar on quality, velocity, and pragmatic execution. </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="10">About you</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="11"> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-34" data-path-to-node="11,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,0,0,1"><span class="citation-112">Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-35" data-path-to-node="11,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,1,0,1"><span class="citation-111">7+ years of software engineering experience in production environments and large codebases. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-36" data-path-to-node="11,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,2,0,1"><span class="citation-110">Experience leading complex projects end-to-end or serving in a technical lead role for a high-impact product area. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-37" data-path-to-node="11,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,3,0,1"><span class="citation-109">Strong technical design skills, with a track record of making systems and teams more scalable, maintainable, and effective over time. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-38" data-path-to-node="11,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,4,0,1"><span class="citation-108">Excellent collaboration and delegation skills, with the ability to create alignment across engineers and cross-functional stakeholders. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-39" data-path-to-node="11,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,5,0,1"><span class="citation-107">Experience navigating ambiguity and shaping strategy in spaces where product, architecture, and execution are tightly coupled. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-40" data-path-to-node="11,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,6,0,1"><span class="citation-106">Passion for mentoring engineers and amplifying impact through others. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-41" data-path-to-node="11,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="11,7,0,1"><span class="citation-105">Motivated by building software that helps organizations coordinate work more effectively at scale. </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="12">What we’ll offer</h3> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-42" data-path-to-node="13"><span data-path-to-node="13,0">Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. </span><span data-path-to-node="13,2"><span class="citation-104">To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-43" data-path-to-node="14"><span data-path-to-node="14,0">For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $248,000 - $307,500. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.&nbsp;</span><span data-path-to-node="14,2"><span class="citation-103">The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-44" data-path-to-node="15"><span data-path-to-node="15,0">In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. </span><span data-path-to-node="15,2"><span class="citation-102">If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-45" data-path-to-node="16"><span data-path-to-node="16,1"><span class="citation-101">We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul data-path-to-node="17"> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e0f-46" data-path-to-node="17,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="17,0,0,1"><span class="citation-100">Mental health, wellness &amp; fitness benefits </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_978da9819dd97e