Associate Software Engineer (Hybrid (Boston Seaport Dist), Search & Discovery)

Associate Software EngineerOur mission is to perform thousands of tests every year, investigating the fundamental principles of cooking to provide our audience with the techniques, tools, and ingredients needed to succeed in the kitchen. To accomplish this goal, we rely on an exceptional group of employees. Everyone is important to the process of creating our magazines, cookbooks, television shows, podcasts, and websites. Our company seeks to hire a diverse group of employees who bring a wealth of skills, ideas, personal experiences, and multicultural perspectives to our endeavors and to the audience we serve.We're looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering team and help us build the features our customers love. This is an early-career role designed for someone who is eager to grow, writes clean and thoughtful code, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll work across the full stack — contributing to both frontend and backend — with close support from senior engineers and a team that invests seriously in mentorship and craft. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills while shipping real product that makes an impact.Main Requirements0–2 years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent experience through internships, bootcamps, or personal/open source projectsProficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in full-stack development (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby)Familiarity with web fundamentals — HTML, CSS, and how browsers workBasic understanding of REST APIs and how frontend and backend systems interactA growth mindset — you're comfortable not knowing everything and motivated to learn quicklyStrong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentGood To HaveBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experienceProven experience working on high-traffic, customer-facing web applicationsA passion for continuous learning and a "test and learn" mindsetJob ResponsibilitiesBuild and ship full-stack features across our product, working on both frontend interfaces and backend services and APIsCollaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to understand requirements and translate them into well-designed, maintainable codeWrite automated tests and participate in code reviews, giving and receiving feedback to improve quality across the teamDebug and resolve issues in production and development environmentsContribute to technical discussions and grow your understanding of system design and architectural tradeoffsProactively ask questions, seek feedback, and take ownership of your growth as an engineerSummaryThe opportunity to solve meaningful problems that improve privacy and security for everyone.Competitive salary and equity package.Health and dental insurance.A team of highly motivated, mission-driven professionals.Job Category: Full StackJob Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid 3 days at office)Skills: JavaScript, Python, Ruby