Remote Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Description:

• Amper is an early-stage, VC-backed SaaS technology company focused on modernizing manufacturing.
• The company’s platform aims to transform legacy shop-floor complexity into actionable intelligence for manufacturers.
• The role is for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to build customer-facing and internal products.
• The engineering team works on large APIs and microservices, primarily using Python and React.
• The position supports remote work but prefers candidates in the Chicagoland area for in-person collaboration.
• Engineers at Amper are expected to be "product people," collaborating with a Product Owner to implement new ideas.
• Ideal candidates should have a strong appetite for learning and problem-solving, valuing helpfulness and humility.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least 7 years of professional experience in building and maintaining complex software systems, particularly on a B2B SaaS platform.
• Deep technical expertise in developing large APIs and microservices is required, with the ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs.
• Advanced proficiency in Python or another modern object-oriented language is necessary for producing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Extensive experience with relational databases, including performance tuning and query optimization, is essential.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, including containerization and message queues, is required.
• Full-stack development experience is needed, with a focus on back-end development and comfort in front-end development using React.
• Experience delivering solutions across web and mobile platforms with an emphasis on performance and scalability is important.
• A product-oriented approach and history of collaboration with Product Owners to deliver customer-focused solutions are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a collaborative mindset, are necessary for working across teams.
• A track record of thriving in fast-paced environments, particularly in early-stage companies, is preferred.
• A commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing, including mentoring others, is essential.

Benefits:

• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $180,000, plus early-stage stock option equity.
• Compensation will vary based on factors such as city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Amper offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employees are provided with a 401(k) plan and unlimited paid time off.