As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work on backend systems, engage in engineering challenges, and contribute to software development and deployment.
Welcome to Fi.
We’re a passionate team from Square, Google, TikTok, Peloton, Uber, and more working to transform the human-pet relationship. Our mission? Develop cutting-edge technology to revolutionize what it means to be a pet parent. The pet industry remains firmly stuck in the past and we are here to change that. Fi is leveraging our team's talent and expertise to improve the lives of millions of pets in the U.S. Real-time location tracking, activity, sleep and behavior monitoring – and that's just the beginning.
The most exciting aspect of our work? Bridging the communication gap between pets and humans. Imagine a world where everyone knows how their pet feels in real time and how to keep their best friend in good shape. That's the future we're building at Fi.
If you're someone who thrives in innovative, collaborative work environments and feels strongly about helping pets live longer, better lives, Fi could be the perfect fit. Join us in our pursuit of the “impossible,” or as we call it here “let me find a way,” to redefine the future of pet ownership together.
Fi is looking for a Senior Software Engineer!
As a pivotal member of our engineering team, you will report directly to the Backend Lead and play a crucial role in shaping our technical direction. You thrive on the challenge of transforming concepts into remarkable solutions and are well-versed in a variety of backend technologies, along with an understanding of best architectural practices.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with the engineering team to deliver exceptional services and backend systems.
- Engage in complex engineering challenges on the backend, covering creating dashboards, data aggregation, machine learning, and the development of scalable services.
- Contribute to the development and deployment of our technology ecosystem, gaining proficiency in new technologies as you go.
- Work with our native mobile applications and backend stack, aligning with industry standards.
What You'll Bring:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer, specializing in technologies such as AWS, TypeScript, NodeJS, and React.
- Proven track record of delivering outstanding software, from initial design to production deployment.
- Experience in developing consumer products from inception to completion is highly desirable.
- Passionate about technology and eager to drive innovation.
Why You'll Love Us:
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy flexible PTO to take the breaks you need.
- Top-Notch Health Coverage: We’ve got your back (and teeth and eyes) with full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness Perks: Free access to One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace to keep you feeling your best.
- Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your pup to work — they’re part of the team, too.
- Give Back to the Pups: Make tails wag with a $500 annual donation to a dog charity of your choice through our BarkBack Program.
- Free Fi Membership: Your furry best friend(s) get all the benefits of a Fi collar, on us!
- Love for Friends + Family: Share the Fi magic with loved ones through our gifting program.
Fi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Fi makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and our needs at the time.
Top Skills
AWS
Node.js
React
Typescript
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