Kickstarter

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Posted 2 weeks ago · Full-time · Hybrid (New York, NY)

About the role

Kickstarter is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our small, collaborative team. You’ll work on a wide variety of projects, from improving our payment systems to building new features for our community of creators and backers. We value engineers who are curious, empathetic, and excited to solve problems in creative ways.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems that power Kickstarter’s platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ship features that delight our users.
• Improve the performance, reliability, and security of our applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and planning sessions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and caching systems (Redis).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (RSpec, Jest) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for writing clean, maintainable code.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premiums covered for employees).
• 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts.
• Unlimited paid time off and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work model with a focus on work-life balance.
• Professional development stipend and conference budget.
• Office in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, with snacks, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.