5-7 years of backend development experience, particularly with Python.
Proven track record in technical leadership and project management.
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Desire to contribute to a mission-driven, supportive team culture.
Experience in mentoring and team development is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop impactful features.
Lead key initiatives from design through implementation and improvement.
Shape technical systems and internal tools as the company grows.
Balance practical solutions with user needs for scalability and maintainability.
Mentor teammates to foster a collaborative engineering culture.
Benefits
Remote work culture with optional office hubs in SF, NY & Toronto.
In-person company offsites for team bonding.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible time off policy to promote work-life balance.
401(k) plan to support your financial future.
Work-from-home stipend to enhance your home office setup.
Full Job Description
What you'll do
Collaborate closely with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, impactful features that serve both workers and businesses
Take the lead on key initiatives, guiding projects from design through implementation, delivery and ongoing improvement
Help shape our technical systems, internal tools, and team culture as we continue to grow
Balance pragmatism with care - aiming for scalable, maintainable solutions that meet real user needs
Support and mentor teammates, helping foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture
What we're looking for
Deep experience in backend development (Python), with an understanding of how backend systems support product and user-facing experiences
A thoughtful approach to technical leadership, including experience leading projects or product areas
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Interest in contributing to a supportive, mission-driven team where autonomy and trust are valued
Experience mentoring others or helping grow a team is a plus
Engineering @ WorkWhile
We're a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others
We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun
We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players
We deal in outcomes, not projects
Benefits & Perks
Remote work culture with optional office hubs in SF, NY & Toronto
In-person company offsites
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible time off
401(k)
WFH stipend to support your home office needs
WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture-we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we'd love to chat!
