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Senior Software Engineer

Taskrabbit
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$130,000 - $180,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong background in Ruby on Rails and typed Ruby (Sorbet)
  • Working knowledge of TypeScript, especially contract-driven type generation
  • Solid SQL and data modeling skills (MySQL)
  • Hands-on experience with async/event-driven systems (Kafka)
  • Experience building and owning observability and alerting for critical systems
Nice to have
  • Experience with Spec Driven Development
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools
  • Experience replatforming legacy monolith code into cleanly-bounded engines
  • Experience moving a typed backend toward TypeScript-bound contracts
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Taskrabbit, you will play a key role in enhancing the experience of taskers on the platform by focusing on onboarding, category eligibility, and marketplace matching. Your responsibilities will include defining technical roadmaps, leading cross-team initiatives, improving system reliability, and championing best practices in software development. You will work primarily with Ruby on Rails and TypeScript, while also mentoring other engineers and driving the adoption of AI-driven development practices.

Benefits
  • Base pay range of $130,000 - $180,000
  • Employer-paid health insurance
  • 401k match with immediate vesting for US-based employees
  • Generous and flexible time off
  • Two company-wide closure weeks
  • Taskrabbit product stipends
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring 2 days in office
  • No visa sponsorship available
  • Final offer amounts may vary based on multiple factors
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