Job Description
The software team at Superpedestrian works on the Copenhagen Wheel’s companion mobile apps, backends to support the rich wheel data we collect, a direct to consumer sales engine, manufacturing integration, research and support tools, and much more! We’re a tight knit, industrious bunch and we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate has strong skills in backend development, optimizing algorithms and database structures, but can contribute on multiple levels.
There are currently several opportunities open in the software team and we are looking for candidates at different stages of their career. Don’t hesitate to apply if you only meet some of the preferred qualifications or if you feel you’re overqualified. This is a position where you will have the opportunity to shape your responsibilities based on your skills and interests.
What you’ll do:
Maintain and enhance database-backed API.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features.
Contribute across the stack on developing web applications, data layers, and back end services.
Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability.
Work on improving application performance and bug fixes.
Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency and application performance.
Mentor junior team members.
Participate in peer code reviews.
Participate in Agile Scrum sprint and release planning.
What we’re looking for:
5+ years of industry experience building scalable backend services
Experience with Python or other scripting language
Experience with Django, Rails, Node or similar web framework
Experience with RESTful web services, JSON
Working knowledge of database systems such as PostgreSQL, NoSQL (MongoDB)
Even better:
Experience storing and indexing large scale location data
Experience with e-commerce technologies
Experience with Salesforce integration
Ability to identify technology that will grow our big data processing capabilities
Experience working with a developer community
Passion for improving company wide processes leveraging software solutions
What you can expect
A team of awesome, like-minded, driven people that support each other, and mentors from across the top echelons of industry
An opportunity to work alongside some of the largest companies in the bike share, urban mobility and transportation space
A competitive compensation and equity package as well as a 401(K) retirement savings plan
The choice of a wide range of health and dental insurance plans, a flexible spending account, short and long-term disability and life insurance
Flexible working hours, casual dress code, and unlimited paid vacation
The chance to have your voice heard and help shape Superpedestrian’s future
A gorgeous, dog-friendly workspace in a renovated warehouse with a private courtyard in the heart of Cambridge
A full kitchen, stocked with an intimidatingly wide range of hot sauces, and a grill for our frequent cookouts
Regular social events, team lunches, weekly beer runs (often by bike), and a bi-weekly running club