Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and drive onboarding of new stores and customers onto the platform
• Work directly with customers to triage issues, gather feedback, and build practical product improvements
• Own features end-to-end (design → build → test → deploy → iterate)
• Help define product requirements and technical solutions with product and design partners
• Develop deep domain knowledge of the client’s software and how it supports customers’ workflows
• Participate in on-call support and incident response when needed
• Collaborate in pair programming, design discussions, and code reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset
• Strength in at least one area: backend (Java, Spring, SQL) or frontend (JavaScript/TypeScript, React)
• Familiarity with APIs and modern web development practices
• Experience or familiarity with AI development tools and how they integrate into product workflows

Nice to Have

• Experience building SaaS, workflow-heavy, or point-of-sale applications
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, GraphQL, AWS, Heroku, or similar cloud tools
• Startup experience or a preference for early-stage environments
• Experience working directly with customers or supporting production systems in the field

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary + equity
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunity to shape product and customer experience at an early-growth company

Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
• (role supports telecommute / remote work)
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to participate in occasional on-site or customer-facing work when required.

Interview & Hiring Process

• Initial recruiter screen
• Technical interview (system design / coding focused on your stack)
• Short take-home or pair-programming exercise for some candidates
• Final interview with engineering/product leadership
• Reference and background checks as required

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

• Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
• To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening.
• These tools do not replace human decision-making.
• Final hiring decisions are made by people.

Contact Information

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