Senior Software Engineer, Kit (Formerly ConvertKit)

• We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys creating beautiful experiences and has empathy for the Creators we serve
• Expertise with modern frameworks like React and Tailwind for building high-performance user interfaces
• Experience with Ruby on Rails
• Previous experience writing code that is accessible, scalable, maintainable, and performant
• A keen interest in working closely with Product and Engineering managers on prioritization. That includes analyzing risks and dependencies for proposed features, and providing insight into scope we can cut while still meeting business goals
• A commitment to mentoring and teaching other engineers formally and informally
• The ability to dive deep into problems, especially in maintaining and improving legacy applications, ensuring long-term stability beyond quick fixes
• Ability to take on ambiguous tasks, propose solutions, and independently execute projects. Self-starters with strong initiative are key
• A strong growth mindset, leadership, and ownership with a drive to continuously improve and take on new challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on documenting technical work clearly and making it accessible to all stakeholders
• Be autonomous and self-motivated to work effectively in a 100% remote company
• Have enthusiasm for and belief in our mission, vision, and values
• Attend our bi-annual company retreats
• At least a 4 hour overlap with teammates based in the east coast

Desirable

• You will be joining the Builders Squad, which is responsible for building the suite of tools Creators use to build their emails, landing pages, Creator Profile, and more
• This squad builds and supports features that directly impact our growth, conversions, and churn
• Own solving problems across the full stack in collaboration with your team
• Actively participate in driving the technical direction of our codebase
• Collaborate with team members across the organization
• Proactive communication with product stakeholders
• Staying up to date with current technical best practices

• We know that most people hate interviewing (we relate!). We aim to make it as good of an experience as we can, and part of that includes keeping you informed during the process
• Here’s what you can expect from the process:
• 30 min - Recruiter screen
• 45 min - Hiring manager screen
• Work Sample
• 60 min - Technical Interview
• 60 min - Culture contribution chat
• 30 min - Hiring manager wrap-up