Description:

Ashby is seeking a Software Engineer for Product Engineering in the EMEA region, with a focus on creating innovative software solutions.
The role is remote and open to candidates in Europe, specifically Belgium, France, Netherlands, and the UK.
As a Product Engineer, you will take ownership of significant portions of the product and manage projects from start to finish, including tasks typically associated with product management and design.
Responsibilities include researching competitors, writing product specifications, creating wireframes, and implementing features.
Examples of past projects include designing automated candidate scheduling, building a generalized filter architecture, and implementing a feature for signing offers within Ashby.
The company aims to provide talent teams with intelligent software that simplifies and automates hiring processes, enhancing the overall candidate experience.
Ashby values engineers who are willing to tackle various parts of the technology stack and thrive in environments with product and technical ambiguity.
The engineering culture emphasizes collaboration, communication, and ownership, allowing engineers to deeply understand user needs and business context.

Requirements:

Candidates must be comfortable working across the technology stack, from frontend to backend, to successfully deliver features.
Experience in handling projects with significant product and technical ambiguity is essential.
A balance between speed and quality is crucial; candidates should be able to deliver high-quality products while moving with urgency.
Ambition and a desire to improve skills are necessary, as the role offers more freedom and responsibilities than typical engineering positions.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required to work effectively with stakeholders and other engineers.
Candidates should seek to create leverage in their work by automating or abstracting tedious tasks.
Applicants should not require company-driven processes or structure to complete projects and should have prior experience leading or owning projects.

The position offers a competitive salary and equity options.
Employees benefit from a 10-year exercise window for stock options, allowing flexibility in purchasing options.
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) is provided, with a recommendation of four weeks per year.
Twelve weeks of fully paid family leave is available for employees in the US, with plans to expand this benefit internationally.
A generous budget for equipment, software, and office furniture is provided to ensure productivity and comfort.
An education budget of $100 per month is available, with additional funding for conferences subject to manager approval.
For US employees, top-notch health insurance is provided, covering all premiums for employees and their dependents.