Chalkboard

Senior Software Engineer

Chalkboard

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Build and scale product features and backend services that power core user experiences
  • Contribute to system architecture with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code and uphold strong engineering standards
  • Partner with Product and Design to deliver impactful features from concept to production
  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery
  • Identify gaps in systems, processes, and code quality—and proactively address them
  • Improve system performance, observability, and reliability
  • Collaborate closely with engineers across pods to ship cohesive solutions
  • Take ownership of projects and drive them through completion
  • Contribute to a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • ~5–8 years of software engineering experience
  • Strong full-stack experience (Node.js, React, React Native preferred)
  • Solid understanding of system design, databases, and scalable architectures
  • Experience working with modern data stores (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP)
  • Proven ability to deliver and maintain production systems
  • Experience working in fast-paced, startup environments
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day 1, with the majority of premiums covered by Chalkboard
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Lunch on us everyday with a corporate DoorDash account
  • Refuel in the office with protein shakes, energy drinks, and a snack buffet
  • Flexible time off policy, plus 10 company holidays, WFH during the holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Node.jsReactReact Nativesystem designdatabasesscalable architecturesPostgreSQLMongoDBcloud platformsGCP
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationownershipaccountabilitycraftsmanshipcontinuous improvement