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Software Development Engineer

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About the Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and technically driven Software Development Engineer to join a high-performing engineering organization focused on building scalable, secure, reliable, and innovative software solutions. This role will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation through testing, deployment, optimization, and production support.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, DevOps, Quality Assurance, Security, and other technology professionals to develop solutions that address complex business and customer requirements. You will contribute to system architecture, application development, automated testing, performance optimization, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings strong programming fundamentals, practical software development experience, analytical problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to engineering quality. Success in this role requires technical curiosity, attention to detail, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively in a modern Agile development environment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications.
  • Translate functional and technical requirements into scalable software solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable, efficient, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
  • Develop APIs, services, applications, and reusable software components.
  • Perform unit, integration, regression, and automated testing.
  • Troubleshoot software defects, performance issues, and production incidents.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and business stakeholders to understand requirements.
  • Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
  • Monitor application performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
  • Improve existing applications through refactoring, optimization, and modernization.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, development standards, and engineering processes.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and development tools that can improve engineering productivity.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, C++, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
  • Experience developing web applications, backend services, APIs, or distributed software systems.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • Experience with relational or NoSQL databases and database development.
  • Familiarity with Git and modern source control practices.
  • Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Strong technical and analytical mindset.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time-management and organizational capabilities.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn emerging technologies.
  • Adaptability within rapidly evolving technical environments.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Strategic Support

The Software Development Engineer plays an important role in transforming product and business requirements into reliable technology solutions. This position works closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, Quality Assurance, Security, and Engineering Leadership to ensure applications are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Through software development, automation, system optimization, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this role contributes directly to product quality, customer experience, engineering productivity, and business growth.


Working Conditions

  • Fully Remote position within the United States.
  • Standard Monday through Friday business schedule.
  • Flexible schedule supporting distributed engineering teams and project priorities.
  • Frequent virtual collaboration with engineering, product, and technology stakeholders.
  • Occasional participation in release support or production incident response when required.
  • Occasional travel for engineering meetings, company events, and technical conferences.
  • Company-provided development equipment, software tools, collaboration platforms, and professional development resources.

Job Function

The Software Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications and services. This role contributes to technical architecture, application performance, automation, system reliability, and continuous engineering improvement.

The position ensures software solutions meet functional requirements while maintaining high standards of quality, scalability, security, and maintainability.


Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package: $175,000 – $260,000 annually, based on software development experience, technical expertise, programming capabilities, cloud knowledge, industry background, and overall qualifications.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Annual performance bonus
  • Long-term incentive and equity opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Flexible paid time off and company holidays
  • Paid parental and family leave
  • Home office and remote work reimbursement
  • Professional development and technical certification support
  • Conference attendance and continuing education opportunities
  • Technical training and mentorship programs
  • Employee wellness and mental health resources
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible remote work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing technology organization

Why Join Us

Join an organization where engineering talent, innovation, and technology excellence are central to building products that make a meaningful difference. We provide engineers with challenging technical problems, modern development tools, collaborative teams, and opportunities to continuously expand their expertise.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to important technology initiatives, work alongside experienced engineering professionals, influence product development, and build scalable solutions that support long-term organizational growth.