Remote Senior Software Engineer (Elixir)

Description:

• SmartRent, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Software Engineer to contribute to their IoT solutions.
• This role will focus heavily on back-end development using Elixir, while also involving front-end projects.
• The position requires effective communication skills for collaboration and support within a remote team.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their background, as diverse perspectives are valued.
• Strong time management skills are essential to maintain productivity without direct supervision.
• Responsibilities include strategizing and executing medium to large-scale projects, developing accurate project timelines, creating robust software solutions, and practicing empathy in user interactions.
• The engineer will make architectural trade-off decisions, contribute to high-impact projects, and invest in continuous learning and improvement for themselves and their colleagues.
• Proactive identification of potential challenges and early communication for collaborative problem-solving is expected.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2-3 years in Elixir.
• A strong understanding of functional programming concepts such as immutability, first-class functions, recursion, and higher-order functions is required.
• Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL is necessary, along with a desire to grow database expertise.
• Proficiency or willingness to learn Ecto for database querying and migration in Elixir applications is expected.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks like ExUnit and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
• A passion for continuous improvement and learning is essential, with a willingness to adopt new tools and workflows.

Benefits:

• SmartRent offers 100% employer-paid medical coverage for US employees.
• Flexible PTO is provided to support work-life balance.
• Competitive 401k and employee stock purchase plans are available to help employees invest in their future.
• The company values hard work, collaboration, authenticity, and diversity in the workplace.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive and inclusive environment are encouraged.