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Software Engineer at MeritFirst | Austin, TX

8vcAustin, TX
On-site Full-time

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QualificationsMust-HavesProven experience in developing production-grade web applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Postgres (focus on impact rather than years of experience). Capability to design efficient database schemas, craft performant queries, and analyze cost implications. A product-focused mindset: Enjoy identifying core challenges and enhancing user experience through thoughtful UX design. Strong communication skills: Proficient in written and asynchronous communication, with a proactive attitude towards ownership. Nice-to-HavesFamiliarity with real-time video or proctoring technologies, AI/LLM pipelines, or large-scale assessment platforms. A passion for promoting meritocracy and creating products that expand access to opportunities.

About the job

About MeritFirst

At 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 We challenge outdated metrics of capability by implementing objective, merit-based assessments, and aim to reconstruct the meritocratic framework of opportunity from the ground up.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 Overview

As 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 Do

  • Take 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 8vc

MeritFirst is dedicated to reshaping the recruitment landscape by focusing on objective measures of talent and capability, fostering an equitable environment for all candidates, irrespective of their backgrounds.

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