Senior/Staff Full Stack Engineer, Workstream
CA$190-230k
+ Equity
More information about location
2 days a week in office
HR and payroll solutions built specifically for restaurants
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HR and payroll solutions built specifically for restaurants
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$190-230k
+ Equity
More information about location
2 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help businesses hire faster and smarter, so they can focus on supporting their team and serving their customers.
Role
Who you are
- You are a seasoned Senior Full Stack Engineer with a strong background in full-stack application development
- Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- 3 to 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in at least one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, PHP, or JavaScript, with experience developing full-stack, high-performance, and high-availability applications
- Strong foundation in programming principles and design patterns
- Experience with building scalable systems and test driven CI/CD commitment to quality software development
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, have comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process between SQL and NoSQL databases
- Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as Redis or Memcached
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
- Demonstrated experience in designing distributed systems with a holistic perspective
- Keep up with the latest technological trends and continuously improve productivity
- Bilingual in English and Chinese preferred
Desirable
- Experience with NextJS or other front end technologies
What the job involves
- We are seeking a talented Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our growing engineering team
- Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and peer engineers to deliver well-scoped product features
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Engineering, Product, GTM, and Customer Success teams
- You advocate for and practice test-driven development (TDD) to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software
Our take
Recruiting new staff can be a slow andf frustrating process for HR teams, especially in industries that rely on hourly workers. Roles often need filling quickly, turnover can be high, and managers don't always have time to sit at a desk sorting through applications and emails. So, chasing candidates, scheduling interviews, and keeping people engaged can take hours each week, often delaying businesses , leaving them short-staffed when they need people most.
Workstream is a HR and hiring platform built specifically for hourly workers, with text messaging at the centre of how it works. Instead of forcing candidates to apply through long online forms or emails they may never check, Workstream allows people to apply, communicate, schedule interviews, and even complete parts of onboarding directly through their phone. And for employers, the platform automates most of the hiring process, so managers can source, screen, hire, and onboard staff with ease.
Whilst the company operates in a competitive HR software market, its carved out a strong position by focusing on deskless and hourly workers, a group often overlooked by traditional HR tools. Its growing list of customers also span quick-service restaurants, retail, logistics, and other hourly-heavy industries, and the company has attracted significant investor backing as a result. Competition may remain strong but Workstream's clear focus, steady expansion, and continued product adoption give it a strong foothold in the market.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Sep 2022
$60m
SERIES B
Aug 2021
$48m
SERIES B
Total funding: $118m
Company benefits
- Health and wellness: We care about the physical and mental health of each of our team members. We offer every employee comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, and access to a generous number of fully-paid counseling sessions with licensed therapists every year.
- Competitive compensation (and equity): As a company, we have ambitious goals with a high-potential financial upside—and we share that with every employee through competitive market compensation and generous stock.
- Flexible time off: We believe team members do their best work when their life feels balanced. We promote work-life harmony through flexible PTO and paid parental leave.
- Professional development: We believe in becoming 1% better each day. That’s why we offer a quarterly learning reimbursement that can be used toward continuing education, books, subscriptions and more.
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Desmond Lim
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Workstream in 2017, Desmond was a Product Manager at MIT Media Lab and WeChat.
Max Wang
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously, Max co-founded VC.CN where he served as the CTO for 5 years.
Lei Xu
(Co-Founder & CSO)Lei previously co-founded Emote where he served as the CTO for 2 years. Prior to that, he spent 3 years at Google in Revenue Acceleration and Software Engineering roles.
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