Full-Stack Software Engineer

Help Americans believe in government againINTERVIEWWhat it's like to build at GovWellHear directly from our team about the problems we're solving, how we work, and the ways we're improving how governments serve their communities.Built in NYCFrom New York City, for communities across the countryCentral Manhattan HQOur office is located in the heart of Manhattan at the intersection of West 36th Street and 5th Avenue, providing easy access to major transit hubs as well as world class dining and entertainment.Autonomy for allWhile in-person is our default, we don't mandate specific days. Team members have the trust and flexibility to work the schedule that works best for them.OURTEAMWhy we joined GovWell"Before GovWell, I ran operations on presidential campaigns, where nothing works unless the systems do. Now I help build the operational backbone public service needs to function day to day.""I spent years working with designers and planners, hearing the same frustration over and over: why is permitting so hard? With GovWell, we're building the solution."Deployment Strategist"Growing up, I helped my dad apply for hundreds of construction permits. Those frustrating experiences inspired me to found GovWell to build better solutions for the millions of tradespeople whose livelihoods depend on getting permits fast."CTO and Co-Founder"Being raised by two public servants, my parents showed me early that meaningful change starts in local government and ripples outward. I'm incredibly proud to be part of GovWell and to support the people who serve their communities, helping make their work easier so residents receive the service they deserve."Senior Deployment Strategist"My work has included building tools for election administration and public health during the pandemic. I joined GovWell to keep applying those skills to systems people rely on when it matters most."Software Engineer"After working on presidential and Senate campaigns and alongside local governments, I wanted to focus on impact beyond elections. GovWell is where I can help improve how government works year after year."Account ExecutivePublic service mission, with private sector perksGreat achievements require extraordinary talent. We invest in our people so you can focus on doing the best work of your career at GovWell.Core valuesWe believe in using what we've been given in service of something larger — and to grow by reaching for what's hard. We look for people with extraordinary ability who believe the same.We are intense about our work and mission, but we have each others' backs and are supportive. We do whatever we can to advance our mission and help our colleagues regardless of what's in our job description.See open rolesFull-Stack Software EngineerNew York, NYEmployment TypeDepartmentCompensationWe the people — and the taxpayers — deserve good government. Yet today, interacting with government services is often frustrating and inefficient. GovWell is building the AI operating system transforming how governments serve communities, starting with local agencies.GovWell replaces legacy software for municipalities and counties, empowering public servants to radically streamline public services and cut internal processing time for permits and licenses by up to 90%.Founded in 2023, GovWell powers 5,000+ mission-critical processes for agencies in 30+ states serving millions of residents. The company has raised $10M in seed funding from Work-Bench and Bienville Capital, and the team works in person at GovWell HQ in New York City. Read more about our founding story in TechCrunch .A mission that matters: Building AI-powered products to fix outdated government systems isn't just a technical challenge—it's a historic opportunity to improve our foundational relationship with government and ensure trillions of tax dollars result in high quality services. WATCH: Mission & Vision with CEO & Co-Founder Troy LeCaireReal-world impact: GovWell's product is the system of record for government services that affect millions of Americans. From streamlining permitting for small businesses to accelerating affordable housing development, your work will make an immediate difference.Join a startup in hyper-growth: We've found product-market fit and are scaling the business very quickly (4X ARR growth in the last year). As an early team member, you'll learn what it takes to build a successful startup. You'll work closely with the founders while enjoying exceptional autonomy and ownership over your work.GovWell is hiring a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help build our core platform that powers faster, more efficient government services. You'll work across the stack — from frontend to backend — to design, build, and ship features that directly improve how governments operate and how residents access services. This role reports directly to our CTO and Co-Founder, Ben Cohen, and offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical product areas in a fast-growing company.We have a hybrid work culture that combines regular in-person collaboration at our New York City office (3+ days per week) with flexibility to work remotely.What you'll doBuild, test, and ship full-stack features across GovWell's platform — from intuitive resident-facing interfaces to scalable backend services that power government workflows.Collaborate closely with teammates to translate customer needs into usable, high-impact product functionality.Take ownership of product areas end-to-end, ensuring features are reliable, maintainable, and performant in real-world government environments.Contribute to technical design discussions, code reviews, and best practices that strengthen the team's engineering culture and velocity.Use customer feedback and product data to iterate quickly, improving both resident experiences and government efficiency.Who you are3+ years of full-stack development experience building applications for enterprises and/or consumers. Strong preference for candidates who have worked in high-growth startup environments.You are excited about building applications with the latest AI models and leveraging AI to enhance your personal developer workflows.You have experience owning large product areas + features end-to-end.You have a strong product mindset: you love to ask questions and deeply understand customer problems.You'd rather have a challenging adventure than "rest and vest."Compensation within the posted salary band will be commensurate with experience. All offers will include:01 Competitive cash compensation02 Equity ownership03 Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with up to 100% of premiums covered for you and your partner.04 401(k) savings plan05 Unlimited time off06 Hybrid work environment07 Meals, snacks, and team time#J-18808-Ljbffr