Senior Software Engineer

Traba$200K — $240K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in frontend & backend technologies (Typescript/Javascript, React/React Native, Node.js or Python)
  • Strong ability to build APIs and distributed systems
  • Experience with Docker, Github Actions, Datadog
  • Proficiency in PostgreSQL and messaging systems (RabbitMQ or Kafka)
  • Experience in early-stage engineering teams with a self-starter attitude
  • Passion for meaningful work in flexible job offerings

Responsibilities

  • Lead frontend and backend app development, mentoring engineers as needed
  • Architect core systems including real-time job matching and ML-powered pipelines
  • Design and build scalable web/mobile applications and distributed systems
  • Collaborate with product and design teams for seamless UI/UX
  • Establish best practices for code reusability and performance
  • Implement systems to monitor application health and user experience
  • Contribute significantly as a member of a founding team in light industrial staffing

Benefits

  • Start-up equity
  • 100% paid health, dental & vision coverage
  • Dinner provided via DoorDash with free DashPass & stocked kitchen
  • 68d Commuter benefit
  • Gympass benefit
  • One Medical Membership, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial full stack product engineer to join our founding team to help build our core suite of products-mobile apps for both workers & businesses, and web platforms for our business customers and internal Ops team. You9ll work closely with our CTO to make key architectural decisions, iterate on the product roadmap, and build the foundational tech platform that will scale over the next several years.

About You:
  • Voracious Learner: You love exploring new areas, technologies, languages, and frameworks. You can seamlessly switch between discussing API design, user experience, and deployment infrastructure.
  • Value Clear Communication: You prioritize clear communication, planning, and providing transparent, frequent feedback across the team.
  • Detail-Oriented: You care about the small details, whether it9s design patterns or tabs vs. spaces, and understand how everything contributes to the larger success of the product.
  • Experienced in Building Full Stack Systems: You have a strong track record of building and shipping scalable, performant applications from frontend user interfaces to backend distributed systems.

You Will:
  • Lead the development of both frontend and backend applications, guiding and mentoring other engineers when necessary.
  • Architect the development of our core systems-from real-time job matching algorithms to autonomous worker vetting pipelines powered by ML and AI agents.
  • Design, architect, and build scalable web and mobile applications, distributed systems, and APIs to meet the growing needs of the business.
  • Work closely with the product and design teams to create a seamless user experience while maintaining high standards for UI/UX.
  • Establish and promote best practices for code reusability, performance, and build processes across both the frontend and backend.
  • Implement systems to monitor application health and performance, helping the team understand user experience and resolve any issues proactively.
  • Be a key player on a scrappy founding team, contributing to the future of flexible light industrial staffing.

You Have:
  • 5+ Years of Experience in both frontend and backend technologies, specifically Typescript/Javascript, React/React Native, and Node.js or Python.
  • Strong proficiency in building APIs, distributed systems, and client-side state management, along with experience with tools like Docker, Github Actions, and Datadog.
  • A demonstrated ability to ship scalable, high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in databases like PostgreSQL and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
  • Previous experience working in early-stage engineering teams, thriving in ambiguity, and showing a self-starter attitude.
  • A genuine passion for contributing to meaningful work, helping people find flexible job opportunities that fit their lives.

Benefits:
  • Start-up equity
  • Competitive Salary
  • 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
  • Dinner Provided via DoorDash, free DashPass & stocked kitchen for NY employees
  • 68d Commuter benefit
  • 3cb Gympass Benefit
  • 4a4a Additional: One Medical Membership, Gympass, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health
Salary Range Details

The compensation range for this position is set between $200,000 and $240,000, reflecting our market analysis and other relevant considerations. However, exceptions may be made for candidates with qualifications that significantly differ from those outlined in the job description.

What is light industrial labor?

Light industrial flexible staffing is a $50B labor market that encompasses entry-level jobs in warehouses & distribution centers. These workers pack boxes, load trucks, and manage warehouse operations to keep supply chains running at peak efficiency.

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