Senior Software Engineer- Full-Stack, Platform & Applied AI

Mercola

$145K — $185K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in building and maintaining production software end-to-end
  • Strong foundation in full-stack engineering covering frontend, backend, databases, and deployment
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience in database schema design
  • Experience in developing secure APIs and handling third-party integrations
  • Exceptional written communication skills for technical and non-technical users
  • Ability to work collaboratively during US Eastern business hours
  • Hands-on experience with AI coding tools like Claude Code or Codex

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain production software across the application stack
  • Own features from architecture to deployment and ongoing support
  • Develop secure APIs and backend services while managing data models
  • Enhance customer-facing applications and internal engineering systems
  • Manage cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and application security
  • Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders to convey technical concepts
  • Continuously improve systems and processes through ownership and initiative

Benefits

  • Remote full-time employment
  • High-autonomy engineering culture
  • End-to-end product ownership
  • Exposure to multiple modern platforms and technologies
  • Daily usage of advanced AI development tools
  • Direct collaboration with a senior engineering team
  • Opportunities for technical growth and expanded ownership
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack, Platform & Applied AI

ROLE SNAPSHOT
  • Pay: $145,000 to $185,000 annually
  • Location/Schedule: Remote (United States), Full-Time (W-2)
  • Purpose: Build, ship, and operate production software across a modern commerce, content, and AI platform while owning features end-to-end.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design, build, deploy, and operate production software across the full application stack.
  • Own features from architecture through deployment and ongoing production support.
  • Develop secure APIs, backend services, data models, and integrations.
  • Build and improve customer-facing applications and internal engineering systems.
  • Work across cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, application reliability, and security.
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly.
  • Use modern AI coding assistants daily while applying sound engineering judgment.
  • Continuously improve systems, processes, and engineering quality through ownership and initiative.


MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Demonstrated experience building and operating production software end-to-end.
  • Strong full-stack engineering background including frontend, backend, databases, and deployment.
  • Strong SQL skills and database schema design experience.
  • Experience developing secure APIs and third-party integrations.
  • Excellent written communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to collaborate during regular US Eastern business hours.
  • Current, hands-on experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or an equivalent.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with React.
  • Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, Python, or C#/.NET.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with AWS and/or Azure.
  • Experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD.
  • Experience with Shopify or Microsoft Dynamics 365 integrations.
  • Experience with voice AI or applied machine learning integrations.
  • Leadership or mentoring experience.


WHAT WE OFFER
  • Remote full-time employment.
  • High-autonomy engineering culture.
  • End-to-end product ownership.
  • Opportunity to work across multiple modern platforms and technologies.
  • Daily use of state-of-the-art AI development tools.
  • Direct collaboration with a senior engineering team.
  • Meaningful opportunities for technical growth and expanded ownership.


Honest Challenge

This is a high-ownership engineering role. You'll be expected to learn quickly, take responsibility for production systems, and occasionally participate in planned weekend deployment windows for higher-risk releases.

The pay range for this position is $145,000 to $185,000 annually. Please note that the quoted pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) experience, including industry or specific experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and/or other applicable laws.

This position is benefits-eligible. Mercola provides competitive, affordable, and diverse benefit programs that support your total health - from a healthy body to a healthy mind. These benefits support you and your family in all aspects of life:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Dayforce Wallet - get paid as you earn
• Employee Discount
• Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Offerings
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service, starting at 15 days annually.
• 9 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The Company expects to accept applications for this position until July 20, 2026, but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will review this information, and one of our Talent Acquisition professionals will reach out if your background aligns with the position.

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