Senior Software Engineer - Grants for Public Funding

Forum Ventures•San Francisco, CA

6d•Remote

About The Position

About Scout Scout is an innovative, AI-driven platform helping impact-driven companies in climate, healthcare, education, and other crucial sectors secure grant funding to accelerate their growth and mission. As a rapidly expanding, venture-backed startup, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our remote-first team and make a significant impact on the world. The Role We're seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic, remote team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and improving our AI-powered platform, working across our entire tech stack to create efficient, scalable solutions that drive our mission forward.

Requirements

Strong experience with our tech stack: Svelte, Python, PostgreSQL (Neon), Terraform, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proven track record of building and shipping production-ready web applications
Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
Meaningful experience building products in startup environments
Strong collaborator, and highly effective in a remote environment
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML technologies and integrations
Familiarity with grant funding processes or impact-driven sectors (climate, healthcare, defense, and deep tech)
Contributions to open-source projects

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain features across our full technology stack
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
Implement security and data protection measures
Participate in code reviews and contribute to our engineering best practices
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends