Staff Software Engineer, BuildOps

$160-200k

+ Bonus + Equity Grant

SQL

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

GCP

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Kafka

Node.js

Postgres

MySQL

Azure

RabbitMQ

Apollo

Jest

REST API

Relay

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

More information about location

3 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA)

Management software for commercial speciality contractors

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Management software for commercial speciality contractors

201-500 employees

B2BReal EstateSaaS

Be an early applicant

$160-200k

+ Bonus + Equity Grant

SQL

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

GCP

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Kafka

Node.js

Postgres

MySQL

Azure

RabbitMQ

Apollo

Jest

REST API

Relay

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

More information about location

3 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA)

201-500 employees

B2BReal EstateSaaS

Company mission

To bring a true all-in-one solution with the best technology to the people who keep America's hospitals, power plants, and commercial real estate running.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who can drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and influence best practices in a distributed team environment
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on full-stack development in modern JavaScript/TypeScript
Deep expertise in React.js and state management with experience in building and maintaining scalable frontend architectures
Strong backend development experience with Node.js, designing and maintaining GraphQL APIs (Apollo, Relay) and RESTful services
Proficiency in database technologies (SQL), including PostgreSQL, MySQL,or similar
Experience with frontend and backend performance optimization, including database indexing, caching, and frontend rendering strategies
Strong experience with event-driven architecture, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and real-time data processing
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Prior knowledge or ability to quickly learn Python for backend development is a plus
Experience working in CI/CD environments, ensuring smooth and automated deployments across the stack
Track record of mentoring and coaching engineers, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning
Strong communication and technical writing skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Able to work 3 days a week out of our Santa Monica HQ (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

What the job involves

As a Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack), your primary focus will be to architect, build, and optimize our industry-leading platform across the entire stack, from scalable frontend applications to high-performance backend services
Your role will be pivotal in delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable software that powers the commercial contracting industry
Architect, build, and maintain our full-stack platform, including scalable frontend applications (React.js) and high-performance backend services (Node.js, GraphQL, REST APIs)
Lead technical decisions across the stack, ensuring high performance, maintainability, and best practices for both frontend and backend development
Design, develop, and optimize APIs to power our frontend applications and third-party integrations
Improve database design and query optimization, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval
Enhance and optimize our design system and UI components using Material-UI, ensuring a seamless and consistent user experience
Own full-stack observability, implementing logging, monitoring, and performance analysis tools to improve reliability across frontend and backend services
Evaluate and introduce new technologies that drive innovation and efficiency across the stack
Work in tandem with the QA engineering team to ship high-precision, well-tested software
Define and enforce testing strategies across both frontend and backend using tools such as Jest and React Testing Library
Mentor and guide other engineers, conducting technical design reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions
Lead technical initiatives that impact multiple teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and technical vision
Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, customers, partners, and other leaders

Our take

BuildOps offers a tailored management software platform catering to the real estate sector, allowing its clientele to enhance cash flow and profit margins. Through its all-in-one invoicing and billing workflow, coupled with a robust financial reporting platform, BuildOps equips customers with the tools needed for streamlined operations.

The company's strategic focus on sub-contractors within the construction and real estate industry sets it apart in a market where many management platforms struggle to integrate diverse functionalities. Unlike its competitors, BuildOps has mastered the all-in-one approach, mitigating miscommunication and confusion often stemming from disparate silos of information.

In a landscape worth billions, BuildOps has swiftly carved out a niche, positioning itself for significant growth in the years to come. Recently; the company secured new funding, this fresh infusion underscores investors' confidence ain the company's vision and it potential to revolutionize management software for the modern commercial contractor.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

50% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.85)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Mar 2025

$127m

SERIES C

May 2023

$50m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $225.8m

Company benefits

LA, Toronto, & WFH opportunities
Premium insurance coverage
Wellness perks
Competitive compensation
Flexible schedule & PTO policy
Professional development opportunities & events
Great people, great place to work

Company HQ

Santa Monica, CA

Leadership

Alok Chanani

(CEO)

Previously a Board Member at Wharton Angel Network, CEO at USA Commercial and Summer Associate at the Bernstein Companies.

Steve Chew

(Chief People Officer)

Currently Community Lead at StartX. Previously Co-Founder and CEO at Swerv and Vice President of Marketing at Fundly.

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