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Senior Software Engineer 1

The Farmer's Dog
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6 - 8+ years of experience as a full stack engineer
  • Experience building and operating production systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Nice to have
  • Experience in TypeScript, GraphQL, Temporal, Postgres, AWS
  • Experience with AI tools
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at The Farmer's Dog, you will lead the development of complex systems and features that are essential to the company's operations. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, owning architectural decisions, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of systems. You will also mentor other engineers and engage in practices like peer code reviews and incident retrospectives, all while working in a fast-paced, dog-friendly environment.

Benefits
  • Dog-friendly office in SoHo
  • Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
  • Company supported mental health benefits
  • 12 week paid parental leave
  • Competitive 401k plan with company match
Things to weigh
  • Office culture requires being in-office 4 - 5 days a week
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant ownership of production systems, which may come with high pressure
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