Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails/React)

The Ladders
United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$175,000.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Software Quality Continuous Integration Relational Databases PostgreSQL Ruby on Rails Redis Software Engineering ReactJS Reliability of Systems

Job description

  • Design, implement, and deliver complex features in Ruby on Rails and React
  • Lead technical debt mitigation and system reliability efforts
  • Influence architecture and system design for long-term improvements
  • Set high standards for code quality and mentor others
  • Drive enhancements to internal tooling and CI/CD processes
  • Facilitate technical discussions and guide team decisions
  • Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to shape feature direction

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Ruby on Rails and relational databases
  • Familiarity with Redis, PostgreSQL, and Sidekiq in production environments
  • Proficiency in React and full stack development
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to enhance tools and features
  • Strong collaboration skills with mentorship abilities
  • Permanent U.S. residency required

Benefits & conditions

  • Meaningful equity offerings
  • Remote-first work culture across the U.S.
  • Focus on meaningful outcomes and continuous discovery
  • Flexible approach utilizing Agile, Scrum, and Kanban
  • Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.

About the company

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails/React) to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will help shape and deliver high-impact software experiences that support meaningful customer and business outcomes in a fast-moving consumer technology environment. You will own complex feature development across the stack while also strengthening reliability, architecture, and code quality. The position partners closely with product and design to refine priorities, improve internal tooling, and guide technical decisions. It is also well suited for an experienced engineer who enjoys mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative, outcomes-driven team.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 annually

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