Staff Software Engineer (Fullstack)

About UsPropel is on a mission to build technology that strengthens the social safety net. We’re a passionate team of ~100 Propellers who envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive.The RoleAre you a Fullstack Engineer looking to make a big impact at a mission-driven company? Do you thrive in high-autonomy startup environments? We’re looking for a motivated Fullstack Engineer to join our engineering team at Propel to help make this a reality. This role includes opportunities to flex between IC and engineering management and team leadership!This role will make an impact and possibly work across several products and stacks, including interacting with government programs, surfacing savings opportunities, enrolling users in healthcare plans, internal tooling, architecture, and more! We are looking for a passionate, user-centric fullstack engineer that is excited about working on meaningful and complex technical problems that have a positive impact on our users’ lives.Here's How You'll Impact The CompanyBe a strategic leader in identifying the best technical and product opportunities. Whether it’s hopping in to build a service from scratch to support a new product line or advocating for a large refactor of a legacy system, this role will have a strong voice in setting the technical and product direction of the company and be hands-on in making it happen. You will likely be asked to lead a team at various points and be flexible in going between impactful IC work and leadership responsibilities.Up-level and set the bar for engineering. You will be a role model for others and establish best practices when it comes to technical decisions, code hygiene, written communication and documentation, and judgment when it comes to shipping high-quality products and projects on a timeline.Dive deep into the most important, highest complexity problems at the company. When there is something that needs to get done at high complexity and scale, you’ll be someone we lean on to help get it done. You’ll be given both a lot of autonomy and a lot of support in how you want to tackle tough but rewarding challenges!Requirements10+ years experience in designing, building, shipping, and maintaining complex full-stack software at scale3+ years experience successfully leading and managing a teamFluency in at least one backend and one frontend language, with a willingness to learn Python and JavaScriptExperience working in a startup environment and possess the ability to operate effectively and independently when faced with ambiguityAbility to ramp up quickly to our product ecosystem to contribute to large and impactful projectsExcellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topics, both written and verbalAbility to provide excellent feedback in technical specs, code reviews, and team discussionsPassion for making a difference in the lives of our usersExceptional Candidates Will HaveA track record of identifying the right problems to solve, advocating for and driving change, and keeping stakeholders in the loopExperience with building consumer-facing product(s) for large user basesFlexibility in operating as a pure individual contributor or as a manager of a small teamCuriosity and excitement when confronted with new technologies, stacks, or novel problemsExcellent judgment when trading off speed of shipping vs. robustness and scalabilityThe ability to adapt and communicate smoothly across all levels of seniorityA focus on impact and ability to prioritize both long-term and short term needsEagerness to participate at the strategic level when it comes to the technical and product roadmap and prioritization on the organization-levelPassion and skill for mentoring and up-leveling other engineersAt Propel, You'll EnjoyMeaningful work and a strong, shared sense of mission with a passionate and world-class teamRemote-friendly work environment with a dog-friendly office in Downtown Brooklyn20 days of PTO and unlimited sick days4% 401K match$10k lifetime spend towards Carrot FertilityExcellent Medical, Dental and Vision optionsOther health and mental health focused benefits and perks Propel builds compensation bands referencing the 75th percentile of compensation for companies like us. Expected compensation for the role as scoped is $240K - $270K and will be based on how a candidate matches to our internal leveling guide. Bands may be expanded if someone is leveled more senior than the role was initially scoped.Additional ConsiderationsWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.Background Check Requirement: For roles with access to confidential employee or customer information, a background check may be conducted following a conditional offer. All background checks are handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).More About PropelPropel is a technology company that’s strengthening the social safety net for people who receive government benefits. Over 5 million Americans trust the free, modern Propel app to manage their government benefits, save money, and get updates when their benefits change. We’ve also partnered with renowned institutions and organizations like Vote.org, GoFundMe, and GiveDirectly.Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed company that holds its social mission at its core. We're proud to be supported by a blend of nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas.Learn More About Our Impact From The PressFintech Company Propel Announces $10 Million Fund For Food StampLate Show With Stephen ColbertHow to Propel the Fight Against Poverty in AmericaHow Tech is Helping Poor People Get Government AidPropel Routes Money to those Who Need it MostHow one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipientsRecipients Affected By Government ShutdownHow hunger relief groups say you can help feed your neighbors during the shutdown and beyondJoin us, and let's build something amazing together!