Software Engineer (AI-Native)

BrightLink: Software Engineer (AI-Native)BrightLink, the leader in Candidate & Credential Management software for the high-stakes assessment industry, is looking for a team member to help build innovative solutions that create remarkable experiences for our clients.The ideal team member is skilled in computer science and engineering fundamentals, and has developed expertise in leveraging AI effectively as part of a modern software engineering workflow. The team member should be passionate about helping others, learning new technologies, and solving problems.Who is BrightLink?Because we build technology for the professional credentialing industry, BrightLink sits in the crossroads between what people were and what they're going to become. We help individuals demonstrate value, articulate trustworthiness, and move to a new chapter of life. Simply put: We help people prove themselves worthy of opportunity.What are our team's core values?Be remarkablePractice humble serviceNurture enduring partnershipsAlways drive to deliverSeek pragmatic perfectionCreate positive personal growthEngage in camaraderie Qualifications: 3+ years experience in professional software developmentHands-on experience using AI tools in day-to-day software engineering (for example: AI-assisted coding, refactoring, testing, documentation, or research), with sound judgment about when they help and when they don'tAbility to critically evaluate AI-generated output to validate correctness, security, and maintainability by identifying hallucinations and subtle mistakesExperience working with the following:Full-stack, web-based application developmentRelational databases, including broad SQL expertise and schema design experienceCloud-native development, utilizing major cloud providers like AWSA strong desire to learn and improve the quality of your craftsmanshipA sense of ownership, urgency, and personal pride in your workThe ability to adapt to changing situations and requirementsExcellent communication skills (both verbal and written)Experience with any of the following things will be a plus:PythonPostgreSQLJavaScriptBootstrapUNIXCoding agents like Claude Code or Cursor Responsibilities: Build planned software features, tools, and new products in collaboration with team members and stakeholdersLeverage AI tools in order to rapidly iterate, design, implement, and test new capabilitiesCraft remarkable, high-performance user interfacesWork together with our Quality Assurance Engineers to identify and fix bugsCollaborate with other engineers on matters of architecture and solution designParticipate in early-stage product design when appropriateConstantly pursue knowledge, and seek to improve your skills and technical professionalismShare best practices and new technologies with the team and apply them to your workBenefits: Paid Vacation, Sick Days & PTOHealth and Vision Insurance401k PlanQuarterly Team / Company ActivitiesPersonal or Professional Growth Conference StipendsPaid SabbaticalsFriday Family Lunches for You, Your Spouse and ChildrenCasual Dress EnvironmentPaid Recess - Everyday!Awesome, Collaborative and Open Work EnvironmentSure, we look like a technology company. Sharp people working really hard to do something that changes the world in a meaningful way.