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Software Engineer
experience building modern back-end systems.
Staff level candidates should have 8+ years of experience.
Professional Python experience is preferred but a working knowledge of Python with additional experience in other languages is acceptable if you have a desire to work with Python.
You have built web APIs that were Internet facing or supported other high volume loads.
You have hands-on production experience working with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or similar data stores.
You have experience designing, scaling, debugging, and optimizing systems to make them fast and reliable.
You have participated in code reviews and provided overall code quality suggestions to help maintain the structure and quality of the codebase.
You care about the craftsmanship of the code and systems you produce.
You are able to speak and write in English
You are located in the USA (ET, CT, MT, PT)
Bonus point if you have…
Contributed open source code related to our tech stack.
Led small project teams building and launching features.
Built B2B SaaS products.
Implemented features that leveraged AI to deliver unimaginable new product capabilities.
Worked with complex architectures that support multiple APIs (e.g. REST, GQL, WebSockets) as well as async task and event processing frameworks.
Benefits
Competitive compensation including an organization-wide goal-based bonus
Paid Time Off: 5 Weeks PTO upon joining + Winter Holiday Break and Summer Holiday Break. Each year with the company, you’ll receive 2 additional PTO days
80% Work Option: Work with your manager to choose between working 5 day weeks (standard full-time) or 4 day weeks @ 80% pay
Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Sabbatical: After 5 years with the team, you’re eligible for a 1 month paid sabbatical
Healthcare (US residents): Medical, Dental, Vision with HSA option (US residents), Dependent care FSA (US residents)
401k (US residents): We match 6% contributions with immediate vesting
Our Values
Build a house you want to live in – Examine long-term thinking and action
No BS – Practice transparency and honesty, especially when it’s hard
Invest in each other – Build successful relationships with your coworkers and customers
Discipline equals freedom – Keep your word to yourself and others
Strive for greatness – Constantly challenge yourself and others
Learn More
Listen to our CEO and Founder, Steli Efti, tell the story of Close’s journey in the $0-30m Blueprint.
Watch our culture video from our 2023 team retreat in Milan. Every year our entire team gathers in person to build connection, foster cross-functional collaboration, and have fun. In 2025, we’re headed to Paris, France.
Explore our product. You can watch a ten-minute video demo on our home page.
Our Hiring Process
We ask a few role-specific questions as part of our application process. These questions are designed to help us learn more about you from the start so please answer each question thoughtfully. We see this as an opportunity to get to know you beyond your resume.
While we are excited by all the opportunities that generative AI has unlocked, we request that you refrain from relying exclusively on AI tools when completing an application, unless explicitly stated. Every application is read closely by humans and any obviously AI generated applications will be disregarded.
Regardless of fit, you can expect to hear back from our team with an update on the status of your candidacy.
If you progress to the interview process, you’ll receive a full outline of the role-specific interview process in your first touchpoint with us. We do our best to make the hiring process clear and human.
To apply for this job please visit www.close.com.