[Remote] Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Spoiler Alert is a CPG and retail tech company focused on transforming surplus inventory into opportunities for retailers. They are seeking a Software Engineer to build a platform that enhances how CPG suppliers and retail buyers transact, utilizing AI-powered tools to improve operational efficiency.ResponsibilitiesDesign, write, review, test, and deploy code across our stack with quality and velocity, effectively incorporating AI coding tools productively and responsibly based on product needs and technical understandingDevelop and extend automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test suitesCollaborate on data modeling, application architecture, and technology decisions including what’s working, not working, and ideas for how to improveThoughtfully plan and estimate development, communicating tradeoffs and risks earlyParticipate in shared support duties and help maintain the reliability of our systemsContribute to pod feature definition, design, and technical direction, not just execute against itImprove documentation and knowledge sharing across the Engineering teamPartner with Product and Design to understand what we're building and why, and bring technical perspective into those conversations earlyActively seek mentorship and provide it where you canUse Friday focus time to build skills that matter to your growth and our roadmapParticipate in learning and growth opportunities — book clubs, tech guru sessions, share & tellsDeepen your understanding of Spoiler Alert's industry, customers, and mission over timeSkills2+ years of professional software engineering experienceSolid fundamentals: you commit clean, tested, maintainable code and take ownership of what you shipAI-native chops: you productively integrate AI into your development workflows to build with curiosity and strong opinions loosely heldExperience with web application development across the stack, comfortable contributing to both backend and frontend work (we use TypeScript, React, Express)Familiarity with data modeling and working with databases (we use MongoDB)Effective collaborator and communicator across engineering, product, data, and designExperience differentiators: food and beverage or CPG industry backgroundMarketplace or auction-based platform experienceApplied AI/ML feature developmentStrong test engineering practicesBenefitsRemote-first environment, with co-working access for locals in BOS, NYC, & DENCompetitive salary and stock option packagesSubsidized health, dental, and vision insurance plansClimate-focused, pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options12-16 weeks of paid parental leave + flex return to work15+ company holidays, including an "End of Year Reset Week"20 vacation days and 10 sick days per yearFocus Fridays (no meetings after 1PM local)Summer Fridays (1/2 day)Paid volunteer outings and civic engagement leaveAnnual flex funds for remote work needs, learning & development, and socializing with colleaguesCompany-sponsored $500 FSA contributionCompany OverviewSpoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company helping perishable CPG brands manage excess and slow-moving inventory It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.spoileralert.com/.