Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer, Engineering (Full-stack)

Full-Time, Remote / Salary, Exempt

Includes Exceptional Benefits, Flexible PTO, Flexible Schedule, Equity

Steno is growing! We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our winning team, which is revolutionizing the court reporting industry every single day. We’re a diverse team from all over the country (and beyond) and we’re crazy about redefining the boundaries of an outdated industry.

If you are enthusiastic about joining an engineering culture that has a spirit of continuous improvement in all aspects of building products - come join us!

Who are you?

We’re looking for a self-starter who is effective in managing their time in remote working environments. If you love solving problems and collaborating with others to solve those problems then this role is for you!

This is a fast-paced environment, but an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to join a growing tech team at a mid-stage start-up and have a direct impact on building and enhancing our products!

On a regular basis you will

Participate in hands-on software development, where you can apply your skills, knowledge and previous experiences

Design and implement technical solutions

Build and refine engineering team processes and best practices based on project experiences

Mentor less experienced engineers on the team, providing guidance and technical expertise

You’re gonna crush it if

You love solving problems and collaborating with others to solve those problems

You've become familiar with the downsides of both under-engineering and over-engineering, and developed an appreciation for working pragmatically

You seek clarity, and as much simplicity as the underlying problem domain will allow

You are well organized, able to manage time effectively, and comfortable working through sometimes incomplete designs and product specs

You're enthusiastic about defining and cultivating a product-oriented engineering culture that instills a spirit of continuous improvement in all aspects of building products

You are humble and recognize no one or system is perfect and you see mistakes being made as an opportunity for improvement

You are not easily flustered if someone takes a different approach to solving the same problem

Some requirements:

You have extensive experience with git, a high-level programming language (preferably a statically-typed language or JavaScript), and at least one kind of relational database

Familiarity with our stack - Node.js with Typescript, React.js front-end, and PostgreSQL

You are familiar with unit and integration testing and have put them into practice

You have exposure to different software architectures (n-tier, monolithic, distributed, etc)

You have exposure to cloud infrastructure and/or cloud based CI/CD pipelines.

Demonstrated track record of delivering well-engineered products with modern technologies for a variety of domains

You have an understanding of web app fundamentals up and down the stack, from pixels to queries and everything in between

At least 5 years of development experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Bonus points if you have worked in one or more early-stage startups!

Compensation & Benefits

Salary - $175k-$215k in base salary, plus a yearly discretionary bonus based on goals set by your manager

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - low-cost health plans that free up mind space and unlock our employees' best work

Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families

Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives

Options of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our team

Access to a company-provided 401(k) account

A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs

Our Team

Our Tech Team is a small, highly reliable, constantly innovative team. It is composed of Engineering, QA, Design, Data, and Product. Instead of being siloed, Eng and QA work hand-in-hand with Product and Design for execution of new ideas and solutions. Our Eng team includes people from all levels of seniority and with a variety of backgrounds, from Fortune 500 to startups to FinTech to bootcamps.

Our team is also humble, and each individual recognizes that no one or one system is perfect; we see errors as an opportunity for improvement!

About Steno

Founded in 2018 and growing fast!

Values: be highly reliable, constantly innovate, operate with a hospitality mindset

Diverse backgrounds welcome! Steno employees have a unique blend of legal, technology, operations and finance experience

We are revolutionizing the litigation and court reporting industry

Flexible deferred payment options (e.g., DelayPay)

Cutting-edge technology - unique products and integrations to maximize the output of legal professionals

White glove, concierge customer service that our clients rave about

Application Information

Steno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristics that are protected under the law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants needing special assistance or accommodations for interviews or website access should contact us at .

Steno personnel will always have either a steno.com email address or will contact you via Rippling Recruiting. Act with caution if asked for personal information. Background checks, for example, are only conducted after an offer is extended.

Applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after applying. If you haven’t received it, check your email spam folder and approve the sender address to ensure receipt of future communications.

Information provided to Steno, such as professional credentials and skills, educational and work history, the results of technical skills assessments or working exercises, and other information that may be included on a resume or application, is collected and stored in our system. Still, we never disclose or sell your personal information.

​​Steno uses AI-assisted tools to help review applications and identify candidates whose experience aligns with the role. All hiring decisions are made by our People team, and a member of our team will personally reach out to candidates selected to move forward in the process.

Originally posted on Himalayas