Experience with languages such as React, Ruby, and PostgreSQL.
Previous work in high-growth, venture-backed startups.
Minimum of three years in a professional Software Engineering role.
Understanding of SaaS business fundamentals like customer acquisition cost and annual recurring revenue.
Ability to share knowledge and mentor others in engineering practices.
Responsibilities
Solve customer problems using the tech stack of React, Ruby on Rails, and others.
Engage in all layers of software development from frontend to backend.
Collaborate daily with Product Managers, Designers, and others to shape product direction.
Mentor peers to enhance their skills and contribute to team learning.
Foster a psychologically safe and collaborative team environment.
Participate in the hiring process for new Engineering talent.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility for in-office and remote work.
Opportunity for professional growth through collaboration with diverse teams.
Focus on impactful problem-solving with customers at the forefront.
Encouragement of knowledge sharing and mutual growth within the team.
Full Job Description
About The Role:
Engineers have the freedom to create a lot of impact for our customers. The role requires high agency and comfort with change. It requires people who believe the interesting problems in Engineering are stack-agnostic. It requires Engineers who believe that solving customer problems quickly is what matters first; building scalable systems matters when customer problems are scaling problems.
We follow a hybrid work model, and for this role, there is an expectation of 2 days per week in our SF or NYC office. Candidates should be based within a commutable distance, as we believe in the value of in-person collaboration and building strong team connections while also supporting flexibility where possible.
What You'll Do:
Work in React, Redux, Ruby, Rails, Postgres, and potentially Scala, Python, and Go to solve problems for our customers.
Dive into all layers of the stack; frontend, backend, API, data processors, etc.
Jam with Product Managers, Designers, Ops, and other Engineers every day to shape the direction of our products.
Share your knowledge with others in Engineering; people should get better at their craft because they work with you. Even if you're early in your career, you have something to teach.
Contribute to the psychological safety of your team. Software is built by groups of people, and good relationships matter.
Help us interview and hire other Engineers.
What We're Looking For:
While we agree the interesting problems in Engineering are stack-agnostic, we'd love it if you had experience with a couple of the languages in our stack (see the first point above). We've found that Engineers with prior stack experience usually ramp faster.
You've worked for a high-growth, venture-backed startup before and are looking for a similar role. Or, you've founded a company and are looking to get back into it.
You've been working as a professional Software Engineer for at least three or more years.
You understand SaaS business fundamentals (e.g. annual contract value, customer acquisition cost, and annual-recurring revenue) and can demonstrate how the work you've done influences these metrics.
About Middesk
Middesk is a San Francisco-based company that provides a platform for businesses to verify the legitimacy of other businesses. The company was founded in 2018 by Kyle Mack and Kurt Ruppel. Middesk's platform uses machine learning algorithms to analyze public data and provide insights into a company's legitimacy, such as its legal structure, ownership, and financial health. The company's customers include banks, insurance companies, and other businesses that need to verify the legitimacy of their partners and vendors.
