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Senior Software Engineer – Brand

Senior Software Engineer – Brand

CompanyHandshake
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$180000 – $220000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 6+ years as a full-stack engineer with confidence driving architectural decisions on both backend and frontend systems.
  • Success in partnering with product, design, and analytics teams to define, build, and launch impactful systems and experiences.
  • A track record of implementing complex, scalable, and highly available services that power high-traffic platforms across web and mobile.
  • Experience leading significant user-focused projects from strategy to delivery with high quality.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to provide guidance and support to your team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
  • A proactive approach to feedback and continuous improvement in code, processes, and team dynamics.
  • The ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to develop exceptional solutions.
  • Architect and deliver scalable, high-quality features that SMB employers use daily.
  • Own and deliver sizable projects, including those requiring collaboration across multiple engineers and teams.
  • Lead by example in producing quality code and providing thoughtful feedback in reviews and architecture discussions.
  • Use your expertise to influence team priorities, balancing innovation with operational health initiatives like quality control, on-call reliability and technical excellence.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers, unblocking challenges, and fostering growth within the team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, ReactJS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar technologies.
  • Familiarity with SMB SaaS products or Ed-Tech at scale.
  • Demonstrated ownership mentality and accountability in delivering impactful work.