Senior Software Engineer

CurbWaste • New York, NY

10d

About The Position

CurbWaste is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who’s hungry to build real-world impact into every line of code. In this role, you won’t just ship features — you’ll help define the product, shape our technical foundation, and directly improve the lives of customers in a historically underserved industry.
You’ll work side-by-side with our Head of Engineering, product leaders, and founders to bring our roadmap to life and push the boundaries of what’s possible in waste tech. You’ll have a key voice in architecting scalable, maintainable systems, making foundational decisions that will influence our platform for years to come.
The ideal candidate is a sharp, opinionated builder who writes clean, reliable code, cares deeply about product quality, and thrives on solving meaningful, end-to-end problems. This is a high-impact role with room to lead, move fast, and build things that matter — with a team that’s all-in.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building server applications in JavaScript or TypeScript, with strong proficiency in Node.js and React
• Deep understanding of API design, system reliability, and deploying production systems with 24/7 uptime requirements
• Solid experience designing SQL schemas, selecting indexes, and tuning database queries
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical judgment, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Clear communicator and effective collaborator across engineering, product, and business functions
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable code and continuously improving code quality and developer experience
• High attention to detail and a drive for quality in both product and engineering
• Must be based in the US or Canada with valid work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logistics, last-mile delivery, or route optimization is a strong plus
• Background in vertical SaaS or industry-specific software is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver challenging engineering projects — from refactoring legacy systems to designing and building new, complex features from scratch
• Contribute to architectural decisions that ensure the application is scalable, maintainable, and resilient as we grow
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, QA, Customer Success, and leadership to align technical execution with customer and business needs
• Operate with high autonomy, bringing your own ideas for improvements in performance, developer experience, and product usability
• Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code while championing software quality and best practices across the team
• Help us grow and improve our engineering culture — mentoring peers, reviewing code, and promoting continuous learning and technical excellence
• Participate in agile development cycles with a focus on shipping fast, learning quickly, and iterating
• Have the opportunity to take on technical leadership responsibilities and potentially lead a dedicated product pod as the team grows

Benefits

• Flextime, recognition, and support for autonomous work. Enjoy flexible time off and generous learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Health benefits: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed