Software Engineer, Apps Builder Experience

About Retool Nearly every company in the world runs on custom software for critical operations like tracking performance metrics, handling customer support workflows, building admin dashboards, and countless other processes you might not have even thought of. But most companies don’t have adequate resources to properly invest in these tools, leading to a lot of old and clunky internal software or, even worse, users still stuck in manual and spreadsheet flows. At Retool, we’re building the first enterprise AppGen platform: software that transforms natural language into production‑ready code, integrates directly with business data, and meets the highest standards of security and governance. AI is redefining what it means to build software—and who gets to build it. The definition of “developer” now includes analysts, operators, and domain experts creating solutions directly. As the pool of builders widens, so does the complexity of what they need to build. The opportunity is enormous, but so is the challenge of enabling this larger community to build production‑grade software safely. We have automated over 100 million hours of work with our platform, freeing developers and domain experts to focus on creative problem‑solving and strategic initiatives that drive real business value. Let’s build the future together!

WHY WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

We build tools that make it easy for anyone technical to create internal software that’s powerful, well‑designed, and meets enterprise standards. What You’ll Do Own end‑to‑end projects improving Retool’s core Apps product offering, making it easier for companies to build internal software that powers their businesses. Collaborate with the team to build and improve the architectural foundations of how apps are built, loaded, and persisted within Retool. Meet with internal counterparts to enhance customer thinking and partner closely with product on building out features. Improve scalability and performance of Retool’s platform. Debug and fix customer problems. Help assess and recruit future engineers. You’ll work in a TypeScript + Node.js + React stack, but we value strong engineering fundamentals over specific frameworks. You should be comfortable navigating the full stack, even if you lean more frontend or backend. Who You’ll Work With You will work closely with product and design teams to build, ship, and iterate new features. You’ll also collaborate with our AI engineering team as we build the first enterprise AppGen platform that transforms natural language into production‑ready code, integrates directly with business data, and meets the highest standards of security and governance. The Skillset You’ll Bring 5+ years of experience in full‑stack web development, ideally with strong JavaScript / TypeScript proficiency. Experience owning technically challenging and demanding cross‑functional projects. Experience working with product managers and/or designers. An eye for product: you care how features work and how they feel. Ability to make technical decisions quickly, while looping in key stakeholders. A customer‑first mindset and an interest in talking with customers to make sure what we’re building meets their needs. Habit of introspection and understanding what’s helped you be successful in the past. Nice to Have Experience with PostgreSQL. Experience mentoring other team members. For candidates based in the United States, the pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the base salary range for non‑commissionable roles or on‑target earnings (OTE) for commissionable roles. The salary range may be narrowed during the interview process based on factors such as scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission is dependent on the position offered. Retool provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans. The base pay range for this role is $163,800 – $306,000 per year. Retool offers generous benefits to all employees and a hybrid work location. For more information, please visit the benefits and perks section of our careers page! Retool is currently set up to employ all roles in the US and specific roles in the UK. To find roles that can be employed in the UK, please refer to our careers page and review the indicated locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Retool