Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform (Ruby/Rails)

Accountabilities:

• • Own and drive software projects from conception through engineering design, development, automated testing, deployment, and rollout.
  • Build robust, secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions across the full technology stack, including frontend, backend, databases, and infrastructure.
  • Develop and enhance foundational platform capabilities supporting authentication, onboarding and activation, notifications, APIs, and end-to-end user experiences.
  • Break down complex technical initiatives and defined epics into actionable milestones and user stories that enable efficient team execution.
  • Maintain a high standard for code quality, scalability, reliability, and maintainability through automated testing, code reviews, technical pairing, and sound engineering practices.
  • Contribute to team-level technical solutions, architectural decisions, and new engineering initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure and effective platform capabilities.
  • Mentor, coach, and provide actionable feedback to other engineers, helping strengthen technical skills and overall team effectiveness.
  • Identify opportunities to improve development velocity, system reliability, and engineering workflows through responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.
  • Contribute to the evolution of platform architecture and engineering practices as systems and customer needs scale.

  Requirements:

  • 8+ years of professional experience developing complex and scalable software products.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails, with a strong focus on writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Demonstrated full-stack development experience, including JavaScript, CSS, and modern Rails frontend technologies such as Stimulus, Turbo, and Hotwire.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux-based infrastructure, relational and analytical databases such as PostgreSQL and ClickHouse, and integrations with external APIs.
  • Proven ability to take complex epics or initiatives and translate them into clear milestones, actionable stories, and executable engineering plans.
  • Experience working collaboratively in Agile environments, including pairing, code reviews, mentoring, and iterative delivery.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to independently navigate complex technical challenges and make sound engineering decisions.
  • Proactive and responsible approach to AI-assisted software development, with the ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and code quality while maintaining appropriate engineering judgment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a distributed engineering team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience with AWS cloud environments is preferred.
  • Experience working within a Ruby on Rails monolith is a plus.
  • Interest in building reusable platform capabilities and improving developer and customer experiences is advantageous.
  • Familiarity or eagerness to work with Tailwind UI is helpful.

  Benefits:

  • $160,000–$190,000 USD annual base salary, plus bonus and equity.
  • Fully remote work environment within the United States.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) with a 5% employer contribution, regardless of employee contribution.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Stock options available to all full-time employees.
  • One-time $500 home-office reimbursement for building or upgrading your workspace.
  • Annual allowance for education and professional development.
  • $75 USD monthly digital reimbursement.
  • Access to BetterUp for coaching and personal and professional development.
  • Opportunity to work remotely alongside a distributed engineering organization.
  • Meaningful opportunities to contribute to cybersecurity technology and large-scale platform systems.