Upside · 2 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer II
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $210K/yrUpside is a company dedicated to transforming brick-and-mortar commerce through innovative technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II who will be responsible for driving quality software development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving systems to deliver impactful results.
AppsBusiness DevelopmentData ManagementMarketplaceMobile AppsRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Help cultivate a collaborative and safe environment. You can speak up to name problems, which will invite conversations that will then drive solutions
Learn and innovate on the ways we can improve our system. You are able to hone in on gaps in quality, security, performance, and speed of execution and generate buy-in to raise those bars
Partner deeply with cross functional teams. Whether it’s aligning with marketing on experimentation, enabling better personalization with data science, or integrating feedback from designers, you are proactive in surfacing insights and turning them into technical action
Drive quality through documentation. You record your decisions, communicate tradeoffs, and ensure others can build upon your work
Set clear expectations on delivery. We all understand that plans change. You focus on setting an accurate and achievable goal from the start, and then keeping close alignment with key partners when milestones shift
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages, particularly Python or Java
Proven experience in architecting, deploying and maintaining distributed systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including hands-on work with serverless and event-driven architectures
Fluency in modern SQL-based data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or Redshift
Hands-on experience working with Python-based orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster to build scalable, reliable data workflows
A proven ability or desire to apply generative AI across the SDLC (from ideation and design to coding, testing, and release) to boost velocity and quality
Strong communication skills; ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes
Preferred
Experience in or interest in learning Python, Java, Snowflake, DBT, AWS (including API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, Cloudwatch, EventBridge), and Github Actions
Experience with AI tools, including OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, and Github Copilot
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
Equity (ISOs)
401(k) program
Family planning programs + paid parental leave
Physical fitness and wellness memberships
Emotional and mental health support programs
Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
Flexible work environment
Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
Employee Resource Groups
Learning and Development stipend
Transparent culture
Amazing mission!
Company
Upside
Upside is a two-sided marketplace focused on driving value to all points of brick and mortar commerce.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Upside has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$165MKey Investors
General Catalyst
2022-04-26Series D· $65M
2022-04-26Debt Financing· $100M
2020-08-31Series C
Leadership Team
Alex Kinnier
Co-founder & CEO
Jan Rubio
Co-founder
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