Senior Backend Software Developer

Role Description

Slate is looking for a Senior Backend Software Developer to help make our software development in the electric vehicle space successful. You will focus on defining and building our digital customer experience. You must be able to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced startup environment where your contributions have a direct impact on the company’s direction and success and should not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

• Lead the definition, design, architecture, implementation, and delivery of Slate software.
• Code and test system components, leading code and design reviews.
• Own end-to-end code quality, system tests, functional tests, and integration.
• Relentlessly simplify, demonstrating significant innovation, creativity, and judgement when solving challenging problems.
• Collaborate with UX and product teams to build and invent new solutions and applications that put customers first.
• Considered an authority on technical issues by the technical and business community and frequently consulted for making difficult trade-off decisions.
• Drive awareness about the impact and consequences of technical decisions on the business, balancing technical leadership with strong business judgment.
• Support the career development of others, mentor individuals and the community on advanced technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• 6+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language, such as TypeScript, Python, Java, etc.
• 6+ years of experience working with cloud services from AWS and/or Azure.
• 4+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current systems.
• 4+ years of experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
• Proficient use of LLM technologies and prompt engineering development patterns.

Requirements

• Base Pay Range (Annual): 135,000.00 - 190,000.00 USD
• Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.
• The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Vacation and 401k.
• Potential participation in equity program and/or discretionary annual incentive program.

Company Description

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles:

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy