Join Our Mission at Swiftly
At Swiftly, we are dedicated to transforming urban transit for greater efficiency. As the premier transit data platform, we empower transit agencies to share real-time passenger information, optimize daily operations, and enhance service performance. Trusted by over 200 transit agencies across 12 countries—including renowned organizations like LA Metro, MARTA, SEPTA, and MBTA—Swiftly enables improvements in on-time performance by up to 40% and boosts passenger information accuracy by as much as 50%. The outcome? Increased service reliability, higher ridership, and more efficient transit operations.
While our headquarters is based in San Francisco, CA, we welcome applications from candidates throughout the U. S. and Canada, including Ontario and British Columbia. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Engineering Philosophy at Swiftly
At Swiftly, engineering transcends mere coding. We cultivate empowered product teams that collaboratively brainstorm and realize innovative features. Our teams strive for a harmonious blend of delivering incremental enhancements, prototyping new ideas to mitigate risks, and developing scalable software employing industry best practices. Guided by our mission to positively influence transit riders, we practice humility and intentionality in our technical decisions to fully meet our customers' needs.
Your Role
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer experienced in building robust cloud-based services. In this role, you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and fellow engineers to identify and implement optimal solutions. Your responsibilities will span the entire technology stack, contributing to backend services as well as contemporary frontend applications to craft seamless, end-to-end experiences for our users. Our backend technologies include Java, Node.js, and Python, while we primarily utilize Vue.js for our MV* framework; however, we are open to applicants with strong expertise in any major MV* framework.
If you find this opportunity exciting and meet at least half of the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Above all, we appreciate candidates who exhibit a growth mindset, a positive attitude, and a relentless drive to identify and resolve challenges to make a significant impact. We recognize that the tech landscape is constantly evolving, and we wholeheartedly support individual growth. If this resonates with you, we would love to hear from you!