[Remote] Senior Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BuildOps is building software purpose-built for commercial contractors, aiming to transform the commercial contracting industry. The Senior Software Engineer will help build and scale product experiences and systems, working across frontend applications, backend services, APIs, and integrations to enhance customer workflows.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain high-quality product features and systems across frontend and backend applicationsOwn projects through the full lifecycle, from technical design and implementation through rollout, monitoring, and long-term maintenancePartner with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate ambiguous problems into clear technical plans and well-scoped milestonesWrite clean, maintainable, well-tested code with a strong bias toward simplicity, reliability, and long-term extensibilityBuild user-facing experiences and supporting APIs that work well across client, service, and data boundariesDesign systems with observability and reliability in mind, including metrics, dashboards, alerting, and health checks that help the team detect and resolve issues quicklyImprove the performance, scalability, and resilience of the products and systems your team ownsProactively identify technical risks, cross-team dependencies, and sources of toil before they become execution bottlenecksContribute to design reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions with clear thinking and sound judgmentMentor less-experienced engineers through code review, technical guidance, and example-settingHelp strengthen engineering culture by sharing knowledge, improving standards, and contributing to a collaborative, high-accountability environmentLeverage AI tools thoughtfully across development, debugging, documentation, and workflow acceleration while maintaining strong engineering judgmentSkills5+ years of software engineering experience building and operating production systems at scaleStrong software engineering fundamentals with experience building product features across frontend and backend systemsExperience building reliable APIs, services, and user-facing applications in a modern production environmentStrong software design instincts, including how to decompose complex business problems into maintainable technical solutionsSolid understanding of databases, data modeling, and tradeoffs across relational databasesExperience working with modern web application patterns and building polished customer-facing product experiencesExperience owning projects with meaningful ambiguity and making good technical decisions with incomplete informationDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and drive alignment with stakeholders beyond your immediate teamStrong debugging and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and simplify systems over timeClear written and verbal communication skills, especially in design docs, technical tradeoff discussions, and stakeholder updatesA track record of mentoring teammates and helping raise the quality bar on engineering teamsA strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability for both shipping and operating software successfullyComfort working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities evolve and strong judgment mattersPractical experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering throughput, learning speed, and quality of executionB.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field from a top universityAbility to work a hybrid schedule with work from home on Monday and Friday and in-office collaboration Tuesday through ThursdayExperience with TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or other modern application stacksExperience with React or similar frontend frameworksExperience with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Docker, or infrastructure-as-code toolingFamiliarity with Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, or other event-driven and high-throughput systemsExperience with AWS or similar cloud platformsExperience building integrations, internal platform capabilities, or data pipelinesExperience in SaaS, vertical software, or systems that support operational workflowsExperience using Claude Code or similar AI coding agents in day-to-day development workflowsBenefitsAnnual bonusStock optionsGenerous equity grant, become an owner in our company!A comprehensive benefits packageFlexible PTO and hybrid work schedulesOne-time work-from-home allowanceHubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office daysCompany events and team-building activities, both in-person and virtualFast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environmentOpportunities for growth and career advancementChance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutionsThe chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customersCompany OverviewBuildOps provides a software platform for modern commercial contractors. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://buildops.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBuildOps has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.