Senior Software Engineer

Esper•Denver/Boulder, TX

11d•$160,000 - $173,000

About The Position

Esper was founded in 2018 with the mission to empower dynamic and responsive policymaking in Government. Esper’s goal is to align existing data, stakeholders and public policy goals to streamline the policymaking process at all levels of Government. We imagine a world where policymaking is driven by data and insights from all stakeholders and we are transforming traditional bureaucracy into a dynamic and flexible system that encourages innovation and collaboration. Job Description: Esper is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to help drive this mission forward, based in either Austin TX, or Denver/Boulder CO. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining features and business logic for our applications. In this role, you will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality and well-designed user experiences. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and able to quickly adapt to changing requirements and priorities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Nice to have experience building products with AI capabilities

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain features for our applications
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products
Work closely with frontend developers to develop clean API contracts
Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of our applications
Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and best practices

Benefits

Being a part of an innovative and collaborative team that will both support and challenge you
Significant opportunity for growth and ownership and to shape Esper for the long-term
Competitive salary and equity at a growing early-stage company
Paid holidays & unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous parental & sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Short/Long term disability & life insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Work anniversary equity grants
Monthly stipend to offset remote work expenses
Office equipment allowance
Paid Time Off to participate in volunteer/community events