Software Engineer

Summary

Join Partly, a global platform for replacement parts, as a Product-Minded Software Engineer and contribute to building a scalable digital infrastructure solution for businesses worldwide. This role involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including building and shipping mission-critical features, mapping the landscape of workflows, prototyping and designing solutions, conducting user research, championing the customer experience, and growing your skills in systems design, product strategy, and the business of software. You will be part of a tight-knit, ambitious team spread across New Zealand, the US, SEA, and Europe, working in a company recognized as a Forbes Start-ups to Watch and NZ's Best Place to Work finalist.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience developing complex applications (Or equivalent study and work)
• Degree in a related field - You’ve likely graduated with a computer science (or compatible subject) from a leading engineering school
• Firmly grounded computer science and engineering fundamentals , including data structures, concurrency, architecture, APIs, testing, and design patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• A product mindset —you care why we’re building something, not just how

Responsibilities

• Build & ship. Deliver mission‑critical features across our SaaS and API platform using modern TypeScript, Node, React, GraphQL, and Python (experience in any is a bonus, not a must)
• Map the landscape. Reverse‑engineer workflows and turn your findings into clear, actionable product insights
• Prototype & design. Whip up low‑fi wireframes or quick Figma mocks to communicate ideas fast
• Do the research. Interview users, analyse market data, and test hypotheses alongside Product and GTM teams
• Champion the customer. Sit in on sales demos, gather feedback, and ensure every line of code pushes the product forward
• Grow like crazy. You’ll have senior mentors but plenty of autonomy. Expect to learn systems design, product strategy, and the business of software—fast

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive parts
• Experience with Node.js and/or Rust

Benefits

• Competitive salary + meaningful equity
• Parental leave: 26 weeks primary, 10 days secondary, plus 4‑day weeks at full pay for 12 weeks on return
• Flexibility: Core hours, WFH days, and true ownership of your schedule
• Beautiful workspace: Sit‑stand desks, quiet pods, snacks, espresso & cold brew on tap
• Continuous growth: Monthly learning budget, mentorship from ex‑Rocket Lab engineers, and the chance to tackle green‑field problems every week
• Team connection: Monthly lunches, regular off‑sites, and a culture built on trust, candour, and getting great work done