Remote Staff / Senior Software Engineer - 4 day work week

Description:

• The company is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer in Germany to join the Product & Engineering Team.
• The position is full-time with a unique schedule of four 8-hour work days (Monday to Thursday) and Fridays off at the employee's discretion.
• The role involves collaborating with Engineers, Designers, Product Managers, and other roles to solve product problems and shape engineering culture and architecture.
• The company values simplicity, consistency, security, observability, stability, and performance in its engineering culture.
• The Software Engineer will design and build new features, maintain existing features, mentor colleagues, and learn about the business domain to find solutions.
• Requirements include having an existing EU work permit, proficiency in English, and experience in Senior+ roles building digital products.
• Desired skills include a T-shaped skillset in web application development, experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, and GraphQL, and an interest in product management and design.
• The ideal candidate values calm, productive communication, incremental approaches, growth in the expert track, and teamwork.
• The company emphasizes the importance of aligning with and living its company values.

Requirements:

• Must have an existing EU work permit.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Experience in Senior+ roles building digital products.
• T-shaped skillset in web application development.
• Professional experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React (e.g., Next.js), and building a GraphQL API.
• Interest in product management and design.
• Appreciation for calm, productive communication and constructive discussions.
• Preference for incremental, iterative approaches backed by data.
• Desire to grow in the expert track and understand the product engineering discipline.
• Ability to work well in a team and align with company values.

Benefits:

• Salary ranges from 90k to 110k based on seniority level.
• Goal-based bonuses up to 10% with a 100% track record since 2019.
• Additional benefits include a VWL Insurance Policy, internet cost reimbursement, 4-day work week, 22 vacation days, flexible hours, and remote work opportunities in Germany with 90 days per year to work from anywhere (Berlin time ±4h).
• The hiring process consists of three rounds without homework or coding challenges, and the company celebrates diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.