Software Engineer

Location: 100% remote, anywhere in the US, but observing 10am-3pm PST working hoursCompensation: $140,000 plus bonus and equityWe're looking for a mid-level Software Engineer to take ownership of our web platform and help drive measurable growth through technical excellence.This role sits at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and revenue. You'll serve as the technical steward of our web presence—building a high-performance WordPress platform while helping evolve our frontend stack toward modern frameworks.If you enjoy solving performance challenges, thinking deeply about SEO and discoverability, and building systems that directly influence conversion, this is a high-impact opportunity.What You'll OwnGrowth-Centric Web DevelopmentBuild and maintain a fast, scalable WordPress platform optimized for organic visibilityImplement structured data, schema markup, and advanced on-site SEO strategiesImprove site speed and Core Web Vitals performanceManage large-scale sitemaps, crawlability, and indexation strategyAI & Search OptimizationDevelop infrastructure that supports next-generation search discoverabilityImplement semantic content structures and structured data frameworks that enhance visibility in AI-driven search environmentsContinuously refine the site's authority and citation-readinessMarketing EnablementCreate flexible WordPress components and publishing workflowsEnable non-technical teams to launch high-converting landing pages independentlyReduce reliance on engineering for day-to-day content updatesModern Frontend DevelopmentMaintain and extend the current WordPress ecosystemContribute to new initiatives built in Next.js with React and TypeScriptEnsure seamless data exchange between systems using REST APIs or GraphQLUphold strong engineering standards across deployments, environments, and CI/CDWhat We're Looking ForExperience3+ years of professional experience in a product-focused engineering environmentStrong background in web technologies and performance optimizationTechnical ExpertiseAdvanced WordPress knowledge (core customization, Block Editor/Gutenberg, API integrations)Proficiency in React and TypeScriptExperience working with or building in Next.jsDeep understanding of technical SEO principles, including structured data and site architectureFamiliarity with Git-based workflows, containerized development, and performance monitoring toolsMindsetGrowth-oriented and performance-drivenAnalytical thinker who understands how technical decisions impact user behaviorComfortable collaborating cross-functionally with marketing and product teamsInterested in leveraging AI tools to improve development speed and qualityWhy This Role Is CompellingDirect impact on acquisition and conversion performanceHigh ownership over a business-critical platformOpportunity to shape the future frontend architectureCompetitive compensation and strong growth trajectoryWho is Rainier Recruiting?Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that "treats every candidate like an executive search", we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the "best recruiters you have never heard of". Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.