{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ac6934ede053883b4d2bb981","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac6934ede053883b4d2bb981","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac6934ede053883b4d2bb981","title":"Software Engineer – Generalist / Systems","description":"Location: Downtown Boulder, Colorado (on-site / hybrid — local candidates only)Experience: 0–3 years professional experienceTeam: EngineeringAbout the RoleWe're looking for a curious, hands-on software engineer who thrives when wearing many hats. You'll be the person who'll debug a flaky Linux box in the morning, ship a Python service by lunch, and help reason through a tricky data problem in the afternoon. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and systems/infrastructure work, so you should be as comfortable in a terminal as you are in an IDE.This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants broad exposure across the stack and a strong foundation in systems thinking, rather than narrow specialization.What You'll DoMaintain, monitor, and improve our Linux-based server and development infrastructureWrite and ship internal tools, scripts, and services (primarily Python, Bash, and one compiled language of your choice — Go, Rust, or C++)Own deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and day-to-day DevOps tasksTroubleshoot production issues end-to-end: networking, OS, application, and data layerAutomate for efficiency so we can all work on cool stuffCollaborate with engineers, analysts, and researchers to understand their workflows and build tooling that unblocks themDocument what you do well enough that the next person (or future-you) will thank youWhat We're Looking ForRequired0–3 years of professional software experience (internships, co-ops, and substantial personal projects count)Strong comfort with Linux systems administration: shell scripting, systemd, permissions, networking basics, package management, SSHSolid programming fundamentals in at least one language (Python preferred) and willingness to learn othersFamiliarity with Git, basic cloud concepts (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and containerization (Docker)Good written and verbal communication — you can explain a technical issue clearly to someone who isn't in the weedsBased in Boulder or the immediate front range; able to be on-site regularlyA generalist mindset: you'd rather be \"pretty good at a lot\" than \"world-class at one narrow thing\"Nice to HaveAcademic or personal background in mathematics, physics, engineering, or a similarly quantitative fieldExposure to financial concepts, markets, or quantitative finance (coursework, projects, or hobby interest all welcome)Experience with monitoring/observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)Networking chops beyond the basics (VPNs, firewalls, DNS troubleshooting)Comfort with databases (Postgres especially) and basic query tuningContributions to open-source projects or a visible GitHub presenceWhat We OfferCompetitive salary ($85,000 - $105,000 depending on experience) and equityHealth, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchFlexible PTOProfessional development budget (books, courses, conferences)A team that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and low-ego collaborationSpacious office on Pearl Steet near AvantiHow to ApplySend a résumé and a short note (a paragraph is fine) about a system you've built, broken, or fixed that you're proud of to info@cascadex.io.Links to GitHub, personal sites, or writeups are encouraged in lieu of a cover letter.We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.","company":"Cascade","rawCompany":"cascade","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T18:21:58.162Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer – Generalist / Systems","description":"Location: Downtown Boulder, Colorado (on-site / hybrid — local candidates only)Experience: 0–3 years professional experienceTeam: EngineeringAbout the RoleWe're looking for a curious, hands-on software engineer who thrives when wearing many hats. 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