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$160,000–$170,000/yr
US

  • Partner closely with product and executive leadership to inform and implement company strategy.
  • Drive technical strategy and architecture for the forecasting product across all engineering domains.
  • Champion operational excellence, security, and compliance while mentoring engineering staff.

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$151,000–$178,500/yr
US

  • Lead and evolve the architecture of the core platform, including React frontend, Node.js/Express APIs, Postgres, and AWS ECS infrastructure.
  • Mentor engineers across all levels through pairing, review, and coaching, establishing engineering standards and practices.
  • Partner with engineering leadership and product to scope and de-risk large technical initiatives, driving delivery and production support.

AnswersNow is trailblazing the future of autism therapy with an innovative virtual ABA therapy platform designed by clinicians to make therapy more immediate, accessible, and effective. The company operates fully remote with a team focused on reshaping autism therapy, though its specific size and culture details are not provided.

US

  • Act as technical anchor for external engineering partner contributing to OpenCTI.
  • Guide partner engineers on architecture, coding standards, and quality.
  • Contribute hands-on to critical areas of the codebase and facilitate technical sessions.

They develop and maintain an open-source cybersecurity platform. The company operates in a fully remote, async-first environment with a collaborative and global distributed team.

$200,000–$220,000/yr
US 3w PTO

  • Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across multiple teams and products for the Intelligent DMS platform.
  • Design and build cloud-native applications, microservices, and integrations at enterprise scale.
  • Drive engineering excellence, mentor engineers, and establish technical standards and patterns.

NetDocuments is a trusted intelligent document management platform for legal professionals, helping them work smarter and collaborate effectively. With over 500 employees and recognition as a top workplace, the company fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

EMEA

  • Design and deliver a scalable, highly available, resilient, and secure cloud-base infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship application features.
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications and infrastructure.

ClickHouse is a real-time analytics database company that provides a cloud platform for managing and querying data. The company is globally distributed with over 25 countries, remote-friendly, and values a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

UK Ireland 5w PTO 16w maternity 16w paternity

  • Lead large technical projects and set technical direction for privacy and AI governance features.
  • Design and develop new product functionality with TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
  • Mentor engineers and help shape engineering practices as we grow in the UK and Ireland.

Vanta helps businesses earn and prove trust by automating security monitoring and compliance for standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. The company has a kind and talented team and is growing quickly, with offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney.

$180,000–$200,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Design and scale critical backend and data systems for consumer experiences and clinical workflows, owning full stack architecture across web, mobile, and backend.
  • Lead cross-team technical initiatives, drive engineering excellence, and mentor senior and mid-level engineers.
  • Champion AI-assisted workflows and ensure systems meet enterprise-grade requirements for availability, performance, and compliance.

Foodsmart is the leading telenutrition and foodcare solution, backed by a robust network of Registered Dietitians, guiding 2.2 million members toward healthier food choices. With a $200 million investment from TPG's Rise Fund in 2024, the company is committed to making nutritious food accessible and affordable for everyone, especially low-income workers affected by diet-related diseases.

  • Design, build, and ship full stack features for our digital health platform.
  • Own major parts of the codebase and lead project execution with cross-functional teams.
  • Write clean, tested, high-performance code while elevating engineering standards.

Nourish is an AI-native digital health system that matches patients with dietitians, physicians, medications, lab testing, and AI agents for insurance-covered care across all 50 states. Founded four years ago, it has completed millions of appointments, tripled yearly, and raised $215M, fostering a high-bar, no-ego culture.

$185,300–$276,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead end-to-end development of product features from design through deployment and ongoing support.
  • Architect and build scalable backend services and APIs using TypeScript/Node.js.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, CX, and Integrations to deliver customer-facing functionality.

Meadow is a modern payments platform for higher education that simplifies the entire student financial experience. They are a highly ambitious, talented team transforming the $600 billion higher education payments industry.

$160,000–$200,000/yr
US

  • Build and scale a modern cloud-based platform with a focus on backend systems and full-stack development.
  • Own features from design through deployment, improving products and systems from the ground up.
  • Work in a remote environment collaborating closely with product and engineering teams.

Mindgrub Talent is a talent sourcing company that helps fast-growing technology companies build and scale cloud-based platforms. The firm focuses on high-growth startups and product-driven engineering environments, valuing ownership and innovation.

$151,535–$220,881/yr
US 12w maternity 12w paternity

  • Drive platform engineering and strategy for clients, connecting long-term technical vision to shipped software.
  • Advise on architecture, scalability, and modernization, balancing technical choices with business outcomes.
  • Mentor client engineering teams and lead technical discussions while modeling our values.

8th Light is a technology solutions consultancy that partners with organizations from early-stage startups to the world's largest companies to solve hard software challenges. Founded in 2006, we foster an open, collaborative culture grounded in continuous education, mentorship, and honesty.

$145,500–$235,400/yr
US

  • Build and ship end-to-end product capabilities across frontend and backend systems.
  • Develop user experiences using TypeScript and React, along with services and APIs using Go, Python, or comparable tools.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Data, and engineering partners to balance usability, performance, reliability, and time to value.

LaunchDarkly provides a feature management platform that helps engineering teams ship software and AI with speed, safety, and control. They are a growing company that values humble, open, collaborative, and kind teams.

$126,000–$190,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Design, build, and ship production agents end to end, including tools, prompts, context assembly, and frontend experiences.
  • Maintain evaluations and instrument production to measure acceptance, latency, and cost per agent.
  • Work with founders, product, and design to solve ambiguous engineering problems across the full stack.

Relativity is a legal data intelligence company building AI-powered software for litigation and investigations. Gavel is a small, founder-led team within Relativity focused on Word-based legal drafting, with a collaborative and innovative culture.

$165,000–$205,000/yr
North America

  • Lead and mentor a team of 3-7 software engineers, supporting their career growth.
  • Spend 20-30% of time coding, reviewing code, and contributing to architecture.
  • Guide architecture decisions for scalable, performant, and maintainable systems.

They are a SaaS company building software for local governments. The culture emphasizes strong engineering practices, mentorship, and integrating AI tools into daily workflows.

$200,000–$245,000/yr
US

  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and performant software systems and APIs for Engine's travel platform.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product and Data Science to deliver seamless experiences.
  • Mentor mid-to-senior engineers and lead initiatives that improve system quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Engine is an AI-native platform for intelligent business travel, serving over 38,000 customers and nearly 2 million travelers. The company has been recognized as a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and fosters a culture of exponential growth, full ownership, and high-caliber colleagues.

Philippines

  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams, owning sprint planning, execution, delivery quality, and risk management.
  • Establish and improve Agile processes, coach engineers, and drive accurate estimation and sprint commitments.
  • Provide technical guidance, champion AI adoption, and manage people through 1:1s, feedback, and growth plans.

Career Team builds software that improves access to opportunity and workforce development through its Career Edge platform. Founded in 1996, it is a socially conscious organization with a global team, recognized by Inc. Magazine and the US Chamber of Commerce for innovation and growth.

US

  • Lead hands-on development across the full cloud stack and drive strategic architecture decisions.
  • Design and implement APIs, data models, and infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK and SAM.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface to clients and leadership, ensuring scalable and secure platforms.

U.S. FinTech operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the world, supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Supporting 70% of mortgage-backed securities, the company provides best-in-class services and fosters a culture of innovation combining financial services with leading technologists.

UK

  • Design and develop new systems and enhancements, break down complex problems into efficient solutions.
  • Work with product teams to identify reuse areas and eliminate wasteful development across teams.
  • Own technical strategy and architectural direction, review infrastructure, and push best practices for high-quality systems.

Ticketmaster is the world's largest ticket marketplace and leading provider of enterprise tools for live entertainment. As part of Live Nation Entertainment, it has a global team focused on innovation and inclusivity.

UK

  • Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable software solutions using TypeScript and Node.js
  • Collaborate in cross-functional squads to support financial workflows and regulated investment operations
  • Mentor engineers, lead technical delivery, and take accountability for services in a build-and-run model

Seccl is an Octopus-owned embedded investment platform building next-generation investing infrastructure. They power fintechs, banks, and wealth firms with close to a million investors, and are B Corp certified with an ownership-driven culture.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead design, architecture, and development of high-performance, scalable software systems using TypeScript and Node.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the company's overall technology strategy.
  • Drive continuous improvements in code quality, development processes, and team efficiency.

Second Nature is the world's first Resident Experience Platform that makes resident onboarding, resident services, and ancillary revenue effortless for property managers. With over 275 passionate employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer obsession, aiming to create triple win experiences for residents, investors, and managers.

US

  • Lead frontend architecture, including component design, state management, and performance for React and TypeScript interfaces.
  • Build and extend Python APIs and collaborate on data contracts, API design, and integration patterns.
  • Drive frontend standards, mentor engineers, and support internal tooling for operations and compliance.

Astra builds mission-critical infrastructure for moving money at scale, processing billions annually with 99.9%+ uptime. They are a remote-first, small, high-output team focused on collaboration and professional growth.