Careerscape is recruiting a remote mid-level Software Engineer in New York on behalf of a venture-backed SaaS client, according to job postings released by the recruiting firm and CareerBuilder. The position offers a full-time salary ranging from $120k-$135k annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including equity participation, a home office stipend, and flexible working hours.
Role Requirements and Technical Stack
Candidates applying for the remote engineering role must possess at least three years of professional software engineering experience, according to the recruitment listings. The position requires strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, paired with modern frontend frameworks such as React. Engineers will also build and consume RESTful APIs, interact with relational databases using SQL, and deploy applications using cloud infrastructure, with a preference for Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Additional technical requirements outlined by Careerscape include:
- Hands-on experience working in an agile, fast-paced startup environment.
- Strong familiarity with Git and collaborative code review workflows.
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical industry experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for a distributed remote team.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities and Team Culture
According to the hiring details, the engineer will design, build, and maintain features across both the backend and frontend of the SaaS platform. Daily tasks involve writing clean, well-tested code, participating in code reviews, and troubleshooting production issues with root-cause analysis. Engineers will also contribute to architectural discussions, write automated tests, and participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems.
The client company maintains a startup-oriented culture where engineers own meaningful pieces of the platform end-to-end. Team members collaborate directly with product and design departments to translate user requirements into technical solutions while making pragmatic tradeoffs.
Compensation and Remote Benefits
The position pays between $120k and $135k per year and includes remote-work accommodations. Benefits listed in the recruitment posting comprise medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, and flexible paid time off. Employees also receive a home office stipend, paid parental leave, company-paid life and disability insurance, and a professional development budget.