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Developer Experience Engineer

Tulip Interfaces
Location
Somerville, MA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$125,000-$175,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with a focus on developer tooling, platform engineering, or internal-facing/DevX systems
  • Proven ability to build internal tools that make powerful AI capabilities accessible to engineers
  • Strong full-stack TypeScript proficiency
  • Deep familiarity with API design and integration (RESTful services, MCP, and similar)
  • Production experience with AWS and CI/CD using Github Actions or similar tool
  • Genuine understanding of AI safety and security, especially around code execution and access to internal systems
Nice to have
  • Experience with or strong interest in developer experience fundamentals: reducing friction, measuring engineering productivity, and treating internal tooling like a product with real users
What the job really is

As a Developer Experience Engineer at Tulip, you will focus on enhancing the developer workflow by identifying and implementing AI opportunities, building internal tools, and improving onboarding and documentation for engineers. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to address their challenges and ensure the tools developed are effective and widely adopted. The role also involves measuring the impact of these tools and staying updated on developer tooling trends.

Benefits
  • Direct impact on product and culture
  • Company equity
  • Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
  • Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
  • Learning & Development program
  • Virtual and in-office global company events and happy hours
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work environment with in-office requirements (3+ days/week)
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond TypeScript and AWS, which may indicate a focus on established technologies
  • Salary range provided, but actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors
  • The role involves significant collaboration and understanding of engineering pain points, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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