Software Engineer, Sourcegraph
Code Search
$58-116k
+ Equity. Salary dependent on location.
More information about location
Universal code search for developers
Job no longer available
Universal code search for developers
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$58-116k
+ Equity. Salary dependent on location.
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make it so everyone codes by building the tools that keep developers at the bleeding edge.
Role
Who you are
- You are a passionate Full-stack Software Engineer with 2-5 years of hands-on experience, eagerly seeking a challenging role that allows you to leverage your technical skills while also offering opportunities for learning and growth
- Your coding skills are solid, and you are proficient in your primary focus area, yet you remain open and excited to dive into different parts of the technology stack
- You are eager to continue building your track record of excellence, autonomy, and the expertise to solve complex software engineering challenges
- While you are task-oriented and able to follow directions, you are also demonstrating a growing sense of independence in your work
- You are self-sufficient, capable of delivering results with minimal guidance, and unafraid to take the lead on small and mid-sized projects
- You are adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- You take ownership of your work, you are self-motivated, and you exhibit a strong sense of accountability and responsibility for the success of the product
- You are proficient in Go, with exposure to scaling and concurrency
- You are proficient with Typescript and Javascript frameworks; experience with React and SvelteKit is a plus
- You have some knowledge of GraphQL
- You are comfortable with Docker and Kubernetes
- You are comfortable interacting with relational databases; PostgreSQL experience is a plus
- You are comfortable with the command-line interface and bash scripting
- You are comfortable in a multi-service environment
- You can utilize Bazel as a build tool
- You are familiar with macOS and Linux platforms
What the job involves
- Sourcegraph Code Search is an advanced, user-friendly code search and navigation tool designed to help developers efficiently understand, navigate, and review the software they're working on, irrespective of its size or complexity
- It offers a web-based, universal code search capability across various repositories, branches, and languages, enabling quick and accurate search results with context
- It also provides features such as semantic code search, syntax highlighting, hover tooltips, and real-time code insights, significantly reducing the time spent understanding codebases or hunting for specific logic
- With integrations into popular version control systems and code editors, Sourcegraph Code Search aids in code exploration, bug squashing, and feature development, making it an indispensable tool for modern development teams
- The Code Search team is aimed at growing the Code Search product into a 100+ million dollar product that is an integral part of every Fortune-500 company’s workflow
- As a software engineer on the Code Search team, you will contribute to the direction of Sourcegraph’s Code Search product
- With your expertise, you will be in the thick of maintaining, expanding, and shaping the future of the product, ensuring it meets the needs of our largest enterprise customers
- Within one month, you will:
- Onboard onto the Sourcegraph codebase, architecture, tooling, and development workflow
- Build a solid understanding of the team’s areas of ownership, technical challenges, and problems the team solves for our customers, and know how all of these align with the top-level company goals
- Actively participate in team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to contribute to the overall team goals
- Work closely with your team members, asking questions and seeking feedback to ensure alignment and clear understanding of tasks
- Begin making meaningful contributions to ongoing projects, demonstrating a clear understanding of our coding standards and methodologies
- Within three months, you will:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Code Search product, its underlying technologies, and its integration within the Sourcegraph ecosystem
- Begin to take ownership of specific areas of the product, showcasing expertise and problem-solving capabilities
- Regularly participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and upholding our high standards of code quality
- Engage in team discussions on architectural design, scalability, and other higher-level aspects, bringing clarity and forward momentum to such conversations
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, fostering their growth and development within the Code Search team
- Lead or co-lead smaller projects, showcasing strong scoping, implementation, and delivery skills
- Proactively identify potential challenges in projects and work towards mitigating risks and ensuring smooth execution
- Within six months, you will:
- Act as a go-to expert within your domain, helping to address complex challenges, guide the team through intricate issues, and define best practices
- Proactively dive into unfamiliar areas of the codebase, suggesting improvements, and ensuring that our technical infrastructure remains robust and forward-looking
- Have a significant influence on the team’s roadmap, proposing new features, optimizations, and refactors based on customer needs, technical debt, and industry best practices
- Lead larger projects from conception to deployment, ensuring that they align with our strategic objectives and adhere to our quality standards
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the team's culture, ensuring that it remains collaborative, innovative, and focused on continuous growth
- Actively mentor junior team members and collaborate with other senior engineers, ensuring their success within their teams
Application process
- Introduction Stage - we have initial conversations to get to know you better…
- [30m] Recruiter Screen
- [15m] Hiring Manager Screen
- Team Interview Stage - we then delve into your experience in more depth and introduce you to members of the team, including cross-functional partners…
- [60m] Resume Deep Dive
- [45m] Cross-functional team collaboration
- [60m] Code Walkthrough
- [60m] Pairing Exercise
- Final Interview Stage - we move you to our final round, where you gain a better understanding of our business and values holistically…
- [30m] Values
- [30,] Leadership with co-founder
- We check references and conduct your background check
- Please note - you are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process
Our take
Inspired by code search engines like OpenGrok, Livegrep and Google Code Search, Sourcegraph has developed a robust tool that allows developers to swiftly search through code across an entire organization. While similar systems are used by large-scale organizations, Sourcegraph aims to make this powerful code search capability accessible to every developer.
Searching through extensive codebases, especially during debugging, can be time-consuming and tiresome. Sourcegraph streamlines this process, saving time and reducing stress for both individuals and businesses. The platform offers a free version for all developers, while revenue is generated through enterprise-specific features tailored for large corporations.
The launch of Cody, an open-source AI tool that enhances coding practices, saw the company expand into AI coding agents - although this part of its business is now splitting off into "Amp". This leaves the Sourcegraph team to focus on delivering and innovating its code search product, which is now a mission-critical piece of AI infrastructure software for many businesses.
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Insights
-20% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jul 2021
$125m
SERIES D
Dec 2020
$50m
SERIES C
Total funding: $223m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental and vision (100% company-paid)
- Unlimited PTO with a 30 day minimum
- Wellness stipend
- Generous travel budgets
- Family planning benefits
- Equity
- Office budget
- Professional development
- Global, remote-friendly team with hubs in key cities
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Quinn Slack
(Board Member & Co-founder)CEO and Member of Technical Staff at Amp Code. Previously co-founded Blend Labs, and also worked at Palantir Technologies where they created a technology platform to help two of the top five U.S. banks recover from the housing crisis.
Beyang Liu
(CTO & Co-founder)Previously a Software Engineer at Palantir Technologies, where they developed new data analysis software on a small, customer-facing team working with Fortune 500 companies. Studied Computer Science at Stanford.
Dan Adler
(CEO)Joined the company in 2016 as Director of BizOps and Strategy. Became VP of Business in 2018, then CEO in 2025. Previously founded Cells Software, was an Investment Associate at Vector Capital, and Consultant at Bain & Company.
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