Software Engineer at MeritFirst | Austin, TX

About MeritFirstAt MeritFirst, our mission is to transform the way organizations identify and evaluate talent, transcending traditional biases. We challenge outdated metrics of capability by implementing objective, merit-based assessments, and aim to reconstruct the meritocratic framework of opportunity from the ground up.Role OverviewAs a Software Engineer at MeritFirst, you will play a key role in designing, testing, and deploying innovative software solutions tailored to our users' needs. You will carry features from conception to live deployment, contributing to real-time assessments, AI workflows, and essential tools that empower hiring managers to build exceptional teams. Your contributions will redefine how organizations discover and nurture talent across various sectors, establishing a new benchmark for merit-based hiring.What You’ll DoTake full ownership of features: Collaborate with our CEO, partners, and end-users to define project scope and develop user experiences.Leverage Next.js and TypeScript to build applications, manage data with Postgres/Drizzle, deploy on Vercel, and continuously iterate.Influence product strategy: Suggest experiments, intelligently prioritize features, and utilize data and user feedback to inform future developments.Ensure system efficiency: Implement analytics, write tests, review pull requests, and enhance performance and developer experience.

About MeritFirstAt MeritFirst, our mission is to transform the way organizations discover and assess talent, irrespective of their backgrounds. By discarding outdated and unreliable indicators of capability, we embrace objective, merit-based evaluations, aiming to reconstruct a meritocratic landscape of opportunity from the ground up.Role OverviewAs the inaugural GTM Lead, you will collaborate directly with the CEO to refine our revenue strategies. This role transcends conventional sales; you will be a growth architect, responsible for pursuing strategic accounts, closing deals, and serving as the critical link between the market and our internal team. Your responsibilities will oscillate between high-level channel strategy and hands-on execution. This role requires a proactive builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to shape the market entry of an innovative product.What You’ll DoDevelop the revenue engine: Identify, prospect, and secure customers. You will not merely follow a playbook; you will create it, experimenting with pricing models, messaging, and sales channels to discover what works best.Act as a strategic partner: Integrate with key customers to ensure seamless implementations, identify operational challenges, and facilitate rapid value delivery.Close the feedback loop: Transform customer feedback, both objections and successes, into actionable product enhancements, ensuring we develop solutions that genuinely meet market needs.Streamline sales operations: Automate outreach processes and create dashboards to provide insight into our sales pipeline.Conduct experiments: Execute agile growth experiments (e.g., cold outreach initiatives, webinar collaborations) to test hypotheses and enhance lead generation.QualificationsStrong commercial acumen: Proven history of motivating individuals to take action, whether through early-stage sales, dynamic business development, or founder-led initiatives. You are confident in initiating conversations.Entrepreneurial mindset: You thrive without a dedicated sales ops team. You are adept at generating your own lead lists, crafting your own messaging, and utilizing your own tools.AI-savvy: Daily use of AI tools for automating research, crafting personalized outreach, and analyzing pipeline metrics to drive results.

About MeritFirstAt MeritFirst, we are dedicated to transforming the way organizations discover and assess talent from all backgrounds. By moving away from outdated metrics of capability, we focus on objective, merit-based evaluations to rebuild the meritocratic foundation of opportunity.Role OverviewAs the Chief of Staff, you will act as a force multiplier for the CEO, ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed swiftly and effectively. Your responsibilities will range from preparing board materials and managing relationships with investors to optimizing operations and spearheading special projects. This role is pivotal in connecting the CEO with the team and external stakeholders. We seek a dynamic generalist who thrives in ambiguous environments and desires a comprehensive understanding of building and scaling a business.Key ResponsibilitiesEnhance CEO effectiveness: Oversee the CEO's priorities, ensuring time is allocated to activities with the highest impact; manage requests and draft communications for stakeholders.Lead special projects: Take charge of complex initiatives that span multiple functions, including organizing fundraising efforts, launching operational workflows, and recruiting top talent.Generate insights and reports: Transform raw data into compelling narratives that inform strategic decision-making.Develop internal systems: Create processes to automate tasks and enhance operational efficiency across hiring, finance, and other functions.Maintain agility and focus: Prioritize ruthlessly, communicate effectively, and facilitate alignment across teams to meet company objectives.QualificationsProven track record in demanding environments: Experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or high-growth startups where speed and attention to detail are critical. We value what you can achieve in this role more than your background.Strong analytical skills: Proficient in financial modeling using Excel/Sheets and basic BI tools; capable of synthesizing complex data into actionable executive insights.AI-savvy: Utilize AI tools effectively to enhance research and operational efficiency.

Join MeritFirst in Transforming Talent EvaluationAt MeritFirst, we are committed to transforming the way organizations identify and assess talent, focusing on objective, merit-based evaluations that transcend traditional biases. Our mission is to create a robust meritocratic system that opens opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background.Role SummaryAs a Strategy and Operations Specialist, you will work closely with our CEO on essential projects involving product development, growth strategies, and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include analyzing product metrics, addressing customer concerns, and spearheading growth initiatives. You will also engage directly with key clients to ensure effective implementations, identify product enhancements, and facilitate quick feedback loops. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in dynamic environments and is eager to contribute to building and scaling our business.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of challenges from start to finish: investigate customer issues, identify internal challenges, or explore growth opportunities; define objectives and implement solutions.Act as a strategic partner: collaborate with key customers to aid onboarding, identify pain points, gather insights, and drive outcomes.Analyze data to drive action: evaluate product and funnel metrics, develop hypotheses, and conduct small-scale experiments to assess impact.Enhance internal processes: streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve systems across various functions including support, onboarding, and reporting.Maintain agility and focus: prioritize effectively, communicate transparently, and assist team members across departments.

Join us in transforming the connection to social care.At findhelp, we have developed an extensive suite of products and services designed to facilitate connections between individuals and essential resources. Our platform empowers users to navigate their journey and measure the impact of their engagements efficiently and effectively. Our unparalleled social care network encompasses over half a million local, state, and national programs, ensuring that every ZIP code in the nation has access to vital services, from rural communities to bustling cities.Headquartered in Austin, Texas, findhelp has been at the forefront of enabling healthcare, government, education, and various organizations to link individuals to the social care resources they require, with a commitment to privacy and security, since our inception in 2010.As a mission-driven entity, our focus remains on fostering positive impacts by connecting those in need with the programs that dignify and support them. Our proprietary technology has already assisted millions of Seekers in locating food, health, housing, and employment resources.As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at findhelp, you will be instrumental in enhancing our platform, seamlessly integrating our nationwide social services network. You will collaborate with a cross-functional development team, engaging closely with various departments to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs. Your leadership will be characterized by a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and substantial contributions to both the technical and cultural dimensions of engineering, all driven by a profound understanding of user impact. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth and the overall advancement of the company.

Join our innovative team at findhelp as an Engineer II. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing cutting-edge solutions to enhance our platform. We are looking for a talented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in our community.

Join our dynamic and innovative team at leverdemo-8 in Austin, Texas, where we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that meet the needs of our diverse departments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, engaging in problem-solving, and contributing to the overall success of our engineering initiatives.

Join our dynamic engineering team at leverdemo-8 in Austin, Texas. We are seeking innovative and driven engineers who are eager to contribute to exciting projects across all departments. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals and advance your career in a vibrant tech environment.

Join us at Skyways, where we are pioneering the future of air travel with cutting-edge autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. Supported by substantial funding, including a $37M STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we operate at the dynamic intersection of commercial and defense sectors. Our aircraft are actively in production and executing real missions for our valued clients.Situated in Austin, TX, and backed by renowned investors like Y Combinator, Skyways combines rapid prototyping with real-world applications. As we expand our team, we seek individuals passionate about creating tangible hardware, deploying effective systems, and shaping a new aviation paradigm.The OpportunityWe are in search of a Senior Software Engineer to take charge of SkyNav, our mission planning and ground control software. This position is primarily frontend-oriented and bridges the gap between user experience, real-time data, and autonomous operations. You will develop the main interface that our operators, clients, and internal teams rely on to strategize missions, visualize aircraft performance, and make critical decisions in real-time.If you are skilled at transforming complex systems into intuitive, efficient, and dependable user experiences—especially those that directly influence real-world aircraft—this position is an ideal fit for you.

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at leverdemo-8 in Austin, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects across various departments and teams.

Location: Austin, TXEmployment Type: Full-time, In-OfficeDepartment: EngineeringSalary: Total compensation around $300,000. Salary of $220,000 - $250,000 annually plus equityJoin our dynamic team at Steadily as a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing user-friendly web applications and service-oriented architectures, making the insurance buying process intuitive and accessible for all.Your Responsibilities:Craft a user-friendly insurance purchasing experience that anyone can navigate effortlessly, regardless of their technical skills.Develop innovative solutions for customers to document damage, streamlining the claims process for all access points.Engineer rating systems to accurately calculate insurance policy costs.Integrate property intelligence APIs to assess risks associated with floods, fires, and vandalism.Qualifications:Proven Experience: Demonstrable ability to navigate complex codebases. Previous team lead experience is a significant advantage.Product-Oriented Mindset: Passionate about user experience and eager to contribute ideas for product development beyond just coding.Pragmatic Approach: Skilled in balancing speed and quality, employing existing solutions effectively while knowing when custom development is necessary. Expect to deploy code to production quickly.Adaptable Language Skills: Open to learning new languages and frameworks as needed to thrive in our tech stack.

About UsArrive Logistics stands as a premier transportation and technology provider across North America, poised for substantial year-over-year growth. Our achievements reflect the dedication of our exceptional team and the collaborative environment we cultivate. We are devoted to ensuring our employees enjoy a fulfilling work experience, supported by our award-winning culture that fosters personal and professional growth in an enjoyable, relaxed, and cooperative setting. Now is an exhilarating time to join us—read on to discover more and submit your application!Ideal CandidateWe are seeking a Software Engineer who will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Design, and the Engineering team to devise innovative solutions, develop user stories, and implement enhancements to Arrive’s products and systems, addressing the evolving needs of both our internal and external clients. This role demands robust technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. We are seeking passionate engineers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop software solutions that impact our diverse teams across various departments.

Join our dynamic team at leverdemo-8 as a Software Engineer in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to projects across various departments and teams, enhancing our operations and customer satisfaction. Be a part of our innovative culture, where your skills and ideas can make a significant impact.We are looking for a passionate individual eager to take on new challenges and grow in their professional journey.

At TerraFirma, we’re revolutionizing the earth-moving industry for construction projects. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and supported by Bain Capital Ventures, we aim to automate construction processes to enhance speed, affordability, and safety.Our Story & MissionOur experience at SpaceX has shown us that infrastructure is pivotal to progress. We contributed to the creation of the largest rocket and the deployment of the biggest satellite constellation, providing connectivity to millions. We discovered that the true challenge in launching missions to Mars was not just the rocket itself, but the slow, costly, and complex infrastructure development surrounding it. The realization dawned on us that the engineering principles that propelled us in space exploration could be equally effective in transforming infrastructure development on Earth. By applying simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation to construction, we can usher in a new age of building.Accelerating infrastructure development is crucial for addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges and will eventually enable the technologies necessary for settling Mars.Job OverviewAs an Embedded Software Engineer at TerraFirma, you will play a critical role in managing the embedded hardware and software components of our robotic systems. Your responsibilities will include high-level design of custom hardware and low-level code implementation. On a daily basis, you will develop software for Linux-based systems with real-time constraints and work with microcontrollers for sensing and control. You will also spearhead platform bringup for new boards, create drivers for new chips and sensors, and contribute to the development of TerraFirma’s software testing frameworks and standards.ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect firmware and low-level code for embedded systems and microcontrollers.Conduct platform bringup for new hardware, including driver implementation, sensor integration, boot chain development, and basic networking.Oversee the integration, calibration, and testing of sensors for proof-of-concept and production.

About SecurityScorecard: SecurityScorecard is the premier global provider of cybersecurity ratings, overseeing the continuous assessment of over 12 million companies across 64 countries. Established in 2013 by cybersecurity and risk specialists Dr. Alex Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh, and supported by top-tier investors, we leverage our patented rating technology to empower more than 25,000 organizations in self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting. Our mission is to enhance organizational resilience by simplifying the process of identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks across digital landscapes. Headquartered in New York City, our workplace culture has been honored by Inc Magazine as a “Best Workplace,” recognized by Crain’s NY as one of the “Best Places to Work in NYC,” and lauded as one of the top 10 hottest SaaS startups in New York for two consecutive years. Most recently, we were featured in Fast Company’s annual listing of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and awarded the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces for 2023, acknowledging forward-thinking employers committed to enhancing employee engagement. We take pride in our backing from esteemed investors, including Silver Lake Waterman, Moody’s, Sequoia Capital, GV, and Riverwood Capital. About the Role: We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform team—a strategic, hands-on leader ready to take ownership of evolving the foundational systems behind SecurityScorecard’s core offerings. You will engage across the technology stack to develop scalable services, enhance our infrastructure, and refine internal tools. By collaborating closely with engineers, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will drive development speed, bolster system reliability, and guide our platform's evolution to accommodate growth. This position encompasses both leadership and technical aspects: you will mentor fellow engineers and navigate complex technical initiatives involving microservices architecture, distributed systems, infrastructure, and automation.

Join our dynamic team at rev as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise to develop innovative software solutions. You will collaborate with a talented group of engineers and work on cutting-edge technologies that drive our success.

Avride develops autonomous vehicles and delivery robots, with a large engineering team building and operating these systems worldwide. The company focuses on making roads safer and transportation more accessible by applying new technology to real-world challenges. Role overview The Lead Software Engineer will shape the Pipeline, Avride’s main framework for connecting vehicle and robot components. This position covers both API and UX interface design, ongoing development, and strategic guidance to ensure the Pipeline meets evolving company needs. What you will do Design, build, and iterate on the API and UX interface for the Pipeline framework, supporting seamless interaction between vehicles and robots. Monitor developer productivity and satisfaction by collecting feedback, analyzing pain points, and removing obstacles for teams using the Pipeline. Observe how non-developer users engage with the Pipeline to highlight areas needing improvement. Tackle known issues by producing documentation, tutorials, leading discussions, and refining APIs and internal tools. Direct the ongoing development of the Pipeline engine to fulfill external API commitments. Propose and implement conceptual changes to make the Pipeline simpler and clearer, aiming for compatibility with frameworks such as Spark and Ray. Refactor existing APIs and user code to help control maintenance costs. Location This position is based in Austin, TX.

Role Overview Bumble Inc. is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Austin, TX. This role focuses on building and improving software that supports Bumble’s global user base. Senior engineers here take ownership of projects that directly shape user experiences across the company’s platforms. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications used by millions worldwide Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and design to deliver new features and improvements Contribute technical expertise to architecture decisions and code reviews Location This position is based in Austin, TX.

Join Skyways as we revolutionize the future of autonomous air transportation. We are developing cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems that deliver cargo faster and more efficiently than conventional logistics networks.With robust backing from investors and a significant $37 million STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we operate at the dynamic crossroads of commercial logistics and national defense. Our aircraft are not mere prototypes; we design, build, and deploy them with real customers today.Headquartered in Austin and supported by prominent investors, including Y Combinator, Skyways embodies rapid engineering iteration alongside real-world operations. As we expand toward larger deployments, we seek individuals passionate about shaping the future of autonomous aviation.