Software Engineer (Blockly Infrastructure)

Raspberry Pi Foundation•Washington, DC

3h•$115,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. You’ll be working on Blockly, which recently found a new home at the Raspberry Pi Foundation. You will report to the Blockly Software Engineering Manager and work with our team to improve build systems and tooling for a library in active use and development. You’ll need to have good programming and technical skills, an appetite to learn what you don’t know, and a commitment to make a difference for our users. You’ll work within a supportive, collaborative, and agile team of fellow Software Engineers. To learn more about the Blockly team, check out our GitHub repository or one of the previous user summits. We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience of working as a professional Software Engineer with a focus on web technologies
Experience with TypeScript and Webpack
Experience publishing web libraries and/or npm packages
A proactive, pragmatic, and supportive attitude along with being happy to provide and receive constructive feedback
Interpersonal skills (verbal and written communications), with a collaborative approach to work effectively as part of a cross-disciplinary team
An interest in education, especially around computer science, block-based programming, and/or accessible computing

Nice To Haves

Experience with block-based programming.

Responsibilities

Implement features in the Blockly library and plugins, balancing flexibility and backwards compatibility with developer ergonomics
Work with members of the team and open source contributors to deliver high-quality software with measurable impact
Improve project infrastructure, including tooling for building, testing, and releasing
Ensure compatibility across multiple browsers, OSes, and types of hardware, with a focus on developer experience
Provide courteous and helpful technical support to Blockly developers by answering questions, filing bugs, and triaging issues
Participate in the annual Blockly Summit by speaking about your work and interacting with developers in-person

Benefits

Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the US receive 15 days of paid time off, plus 3 additional days of paid time off for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
Retirement Savings Plan (401)(k). We match 100% of employee contributions up to the first 5%.
Private Healthcare. We provide private healthcare (including dental and vision) for you and for your dependents through United Healthcare and Guardian.
Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
Group term life insurance & disability insurance. We provide insurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.

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