Software Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to make a meaningful impact on a growing engineering team. We’re a small, high-velocity team that values curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship features across backend, frontend, and infrastructure layers
• Own projects from concept through production, including testing, deployment, monitoring, and post-release follow-through
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and contribute to strong engineering practices and standards
• Use AI development tools, including Claude Code, as a core part of your daily workflow
• Participate in thoughtful code reviews and collaborate openly with teammates
• Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and improve system reliability
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer teams to turn ideas into scalable solutions
• Maintain a strong customer-first mindset in both technical and product decisions

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional full-stack software engineering experience
• Strong experience with modern web application development, preferably including React, PHP/Laravel, and relational databases
• Strong alignment with AI-assisted and agentic development workflows
• Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable systems, not just deliver short-term solutions
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability, including the ability to independently drive projects, ask the right questions early, and proactively identify risks or blockers
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern deployment practices, preferably within AWS environments
• Experience with containerization, serverless architectures, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Knowledge of observability, application performance tuning, and system troubleshooting
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401(k), and generous PTO
• Full-time remote role with flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing platform and engineering organization
• Collaborative team focused on execution, innovation, and continuous improvement
• High-growth, low-ego environment with meaningful ownership and visibility
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Mission-driven work with a measurable impact on community safety nationwide

About LIV

LIV is a leading innovator in fire safety and compliance software solutions. Our flagship Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) platform empowers fire departments, businesses, and third-party inspectors across the United States to streamline fire safety compliance. By offering real-time tracking, automation, and collaborative tools, LIV simplifies risk assessments, inspection reporting, and regulatory compliance management. Our mission is to enhance safety, reduce fire-related risks, and provide a seamless, technology-driven approach to protecting lives and properties. With a commitment to excellence, LIV is focused on transforming how AHJs manage fire safety standards nationwide.