Storyblok · 5 months ago
Senior Software Engineer (Labs & Prototyping) - Canada, Europe, Brazil
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expStoryblok is the enterprise-ready headless CMS that empowers developers and marketers to bring ideas to market faster. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Innovation Labs, where the role involves rapid prototyping and collaboration with the Chief Innovation Officer to develop innovative features for their CMS. The position requires engagement with emerging technologies and frequent travel for workshops.
CMSIaaSInformation TechnologyInternetPaaSSoftwareWeb DesignWeb DevelopmentWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Design, architect, and implement high-quality prototypes and proof-of-concepts that test and demonstrate innovative features and ideas, using the best-fit technology for each challenge
Deeply engage with Storyblok’s core tech stack—Ruby on Rails (backend) and Vue.js (frontend)—to accelerate learning and leverage existing capabilities. Equivalent in other technologies (Rust, Python, React.js) would also be applicable
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies—LLMs, vector databases, generative AI, or novel developer tools—proactively evaluating and applying them within the headless CMS space to bring value to customers faster
Collaborate closely with the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and other team members in high-energy workshops to brainstorm, frame, and prioritize experimental projects, progressing rapidly from concept to demonstrable MVP
Translate abstract ideas and business needs into tangible, working solutions that can be handed off for long-term productization when validated
Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and architectural decisions, offering strategic input on experimentation processes and technical direction
Document your process, assumptions, and learnings to support knowledge sharing and future development
Embrace short development cycles, high autonomy, and the creative ambiguity inherent in true innovation work
Travel regularly (approx. every 6–8 weeks) for team workshops and offsites that launch new waves of experimentation
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a track record of building and shipping robust products or prototypes
Professional experience developing with Ruby on Rails and Vue.js. Strong proficiency in both, or exceptional skill in similar technologies and demonstrable ability to learn the other quickly
Demonstrated experience with rapid prototyping and fast iteration cycles, ideally within labs, research, or startup environments
Strong collaborator with the ability to thrive in both autonomous and highly interactive settings
Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills; an insatiable curiosity for emerging tech and new ways of working
Ability to shift fluidly from abstract ideation to hands-on implementation
Excellent communication skills, with clear, concise documentation and constructive feedback in team settings
Preferred
Exposure to AI/ML frameworks, LLMs, or vector databases is highly desirable
Benefits
Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals
Company
Storyblok
Storyblok is a content management system that specializes in the management of content experiences.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$138.09MKey Investors
Brighton Park CapitalMubadala Capital Ventures3VC
2024-06-04Series C· $80.09M
2022-05-17Series B· $47M
2021-02-03Series A· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Dominik Angerer
CEO, Co-Founder
Alexander Feiglstorfer
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
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