Remote Software Engineer

Summary

Join Lift Ventures as a seasoned software engineer for SuperSummary, our fast-growing EdTech business. As an engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features, improve existing systems, and solve complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• 3+ years of software development experience, demonstrating a growing expertise in software engineering principles and practices
• Proficiency in our core technology stack (Ruby on Rails, React) and openness to learning new tools and languages
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a track record of successful collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, commit to self-development, and contribute positively to team dynamics
• Solid understanding of computing theory and fundamentals, such as algorithms, time/space complexity analysis, and data structures

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and robust code for a wide range of projects
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, contributing to the planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment of software solutions
• Assist in architectural and design discussions, ensuring that solutions are scalable and maintainable
• Proactively identify and address technical debt and areas for improvement in code quality and system performance
• Collaborate with team members, including software engineers, product managers, and designers, to define project requirements and deliverables
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to peers and incorporating feedback into your work
• Contribute to team discussions and technical meetings, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the table
• Seek out opportunities for personal growth and professional development, including learning new technologies, programming languages, and engineering practices
• Support the growth of junior engineers by providing guidance and mentorship, helping them to improve their skills and navigate their career paths at Lift Ventures

Benefits

• Work with a distributed, global team that has been remote-first since 2018
• Competitive salary in USD
• Flexible working hours and location
• Health & wellness stipend
• Workspace improvement stipend
• 10 flexible holidays and 20 working days of paid time off
• Well-structured individual career & development plan for engineers
• Professional development and learning stipend