Description:

MANUAL is a digital personal development and mental wellness platform aimed at inspiring young men to improve themselves.
The platform addresses the challenges faced by male students, particularly young men of color, in higher education, focusing on enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.
MANUAL collaborates with high schools, universities, and fraternities to provide mental health programming to thousands of students.
The company has received funding from various investors and has a proven approach to reach young men who are underserved by existing services.
The role involves leading the development of the RedwoodJS backend, managing the Postgres database, and engaging in user feedback sessions.
The position is full-time and remote, with occasional optional travel for team gatherings.
Compensation ranges from $125k to $150k per year.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a solid understanding of Typescript and the JavaScript ecosystem, with experience in building or contributing to web applications and APIs.
Applicants should be problem solvers who thrive on complex challenges and can deliver functional solutions in a startup environment.
Team players who value collaboration and open communication are essential, as the role involves significant input on projects.
A willingness to learn and grow is crucial, as the company values diverse educational backgrounds and experiences.
Candidates should have experience shipping production code, as the company cannot provide mentorship for junior developers.
A formal education in computer science is not required.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance are fully covered with no employee contribution required.
Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off (PTO).