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Senior Software Engineer, Core Platform

Pave
Location
San Francisco, CA & New York, NY
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$195,500 - $264,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ 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
  • Strong product intuition for designing platform solutions
  • Experience leading large technical projects with high ambiguity
  • Execution-driven mindset with a bias toward action
Nice to have
  • ML/AI platform experience
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Platform team at Pave, you will be responsible for building foundational services and APIs that support the company's compensation platform. Your role will involve managing critical services like user authentication and data infrastructure, while leading complex technical projects across the organization. You will work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on creating maintainable and scalable solutions using modern web technologies.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Flexible PTO and the freedom to work from anywhere for up to a month
  • Lunch and dinner stipends plus fully stocked kitchens
  • Quarterly education stipend
  • Robust parental leave
  • Commuter stipend
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is dependent on experience and performance in the interview process
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond flexible PTO
  • The company emphasizes a hybrid work culture with in-person collaboration 3 to 4 days a week
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