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Software Engineer, Core Platform

Pave
Location
San Francisco, CA & New York, NY
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$141,100 - $190,900
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of backend engineering experience building data intensive applications
  • Experience with modern web technologies such as TypeScript and Node.js
  • Hands-on experience with data infrastructure, data pipelines/ETLs, and data modeling
  • Experience leading large technical projects with high ambiguity and numerous stakeholders
  • Execution-driven mindset with a bias toward action
Nice to have
  • ML/AI platform experience
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer on the Core Platform team at Pave, you will be responsible for building foundational services and APIs that support Pave's compensation platform. Your role will involve working on critical services like user authentication and data infrastructure while leading complex technical projects across the organization. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits
  • Meaningful equity
  • Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible work-from-anywhere policy for up to a month
  • Lunch and dinner stipends plus fully stocked kitchens
  • Quarterly education stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond one month
  • Stack includes TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, Prisma, and React, which may be considered modern but also requires familiarity with these technologies
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to high pressure
Job score3.6/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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