Senior Software Engineer, Governance - Remote Eligible

Senior Software Engineer, Governance

Our mission at Greenhouse is to make every company great at hiring – so we go to great lengths to hire great people because we believe that they're the foundation of our success. At Greenhouse, you'll join a team that collaborates purposefully, fosters inclusivity, and communicates with transparency and accountability so we can help companies measurably improve the way they hire.

Join us to do the best work of your career, solving meaningful problems with remarkable teams.

Greenhouse is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team!

As a member of the Governance team, you will actively contribute to a swift software release cycle and the overall success of Greenhouse. Our Governance team is at the core of user management, owning critical areas like authentication, authorization, permissions, privacy, compliance, and approvals. You'll lead key projects, provide technical guidance, collaborate with product and design, and mentor junior engineers, directly contributing to the growth and evolution of our platform.

Who Will Love This Job

• A mentor – you're passionate about guiding and developing your peers, always ready to share your knowledge, lead projects, and contribute to the team's collective success
• A doer – you're driven to get things done, act with agility, and adapt seamlessly to dynamic environments
• A problem solver – you think about the bigger picture, connect the dots, and efficiently resolve issues
• An excellent communicator – you have a knack for explaining technical processes concisely (even to non-engineers), and work well with cross-functional teams

What You'll Do

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to define requirements and drive product development from conception to launch
• Lead the planning and execution of projects within your triad (Product Manager, Designer, and Engineering Lead), effectively scoping and prioritizing work
• Contribute across the entire software development lifecycle, including implementation, delivery, technical project/product management, and production support
• Develop clean, efficient, maintainable, and scalable production code for our core services
• Work cross-functionally with engineering teams to deliver new features and enhancements
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and development
• Actively participate in and lead team meetings, such as stand-ups, grooming sessions, and retrospectives, to ensure effective communication and progress
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers to uphold code quality and best practices
• Maintain and improve code quality through comprehensive testing and debugging

You Should Have

• 5+ years experience in writing production code (required)
• Experience leading or owning projects and driving them to completion (required)
• Experience with Ruby, C#, Java, or Python (Ruby preferred)
• Strong understanding of Javascript or Typescript fundamentals, including proficiency with React
• Experience working in the full stack
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns
• REST/web development experience
• Experience with Rails, preferred
• Your own unique talents! If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you'd be a great fit for this role in your cover letter.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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The national pay range for this role is $154,000 - $206,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. Certain roles may be eligible for additional compensation, including stock option awards, bonuses, and merit increases. Additionally, certain roles have the opportunity to receive sales commissions that are based on the terms of the sales commission plan applicable to the role.

The anticipated closing date for this role is July 31st, 2025.

Greenhouse Software is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to accommodations@greenhouse.io.

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