ReadMe

Full Stack Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote or Hybrid (SF or NYC)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: (Salary not provided)

ReadMe is seeking a full-stack engineer to join a collaborative team environment. The company is a small team focused on building developer hubs for startups and tech companies, helping them create better developer experiences. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing startup.

Requirements

  • Strong expertise in modern web technologies, particularly TypeScript.
  • Experience with front-end and back-end frameworks.
  • Understanding of cloud-based architectures.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Experience mentoring and fostering growth in teammates.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with designers and product folks.
  • Ownership of projects from inception to deployment.
  • Strong opinions about product and a deep understanding of user needs.

Responsibilities

  • Defining scalable and maintainable systems.
  • Adapting to fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Mentoring and supporting teammates.
  • Collaborating with designers and product folks.
  • Taking ownership of projects, including architecture, estimation, and release management.
  • Balancing user needs with technical decisions.
  • Working on projects such as:
    • Designing and building a real-time notification system.
    • Building support for branching and peer-review processes.
    • Building interactive code tutorials.

Application Instructions

  • (Application instructions not provided)

Company Information

  • Company: ReadMe
  • Description: ReadMe helps more than 5,000 leading startups and tech companies build beautiful, personalized, and interactive developer hubs. They provide tools for teams to build a better developer experience and make their products and APIs easier to use.
  • Culture: A collaborative, curious, creative, and committed team environment. They pride themselves on making life easier for their customers.

Skills

TypeScript
Front-end frameworks
Back-end frameworks
Cloud-based architectures
Mentoring
Cross-functional collaboration
System design
Real-time systems
API development

ReadMe

Tools for creating and managing API documentation

About ReadMe

ReadMe.com offers tools that help developers create and manage API documentation, which is essential for software applications to communicate effectively. Their subscription-based model provides various pricing tiers to accommodate clients ranging from small startups to large enterprises across different industries. What distinguishes ReadMe from competitors is its focus on enhancing the developer experience with personalized services and tailored solutions. The company's goal is to improve API adoption and integration by providing clear and effective documentation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$9.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Unlimited PTO with a three-week minimum 🏝
Fully covered medical, dental, & vision insurance (50% for your dependents) 🩺
One Medical membership 🧑‍⚕️
Wellness stipend (up to $150 per month) 😌
One-to-one donation matching of up to $1,000 per year 💸
12 weeks of paid parental 🐣
Work from home office stipend of $500.🖥
Three offsite retreats per year ✈️

Risks

Increased competition from Postman and Stoplight in the API documentation space.
AI-driven tools may reduce the need for ReadMe's manual documentation services.
Potential customer churn due to dissatisfaction with subscription pricing models.

Differentiation

ReadMe offers community-oriented features to drive API adoption.
The platform integrates with popular tools like GitHub and Slack for seamless workflows.
ReadMe provides personalized enterprise solutions for custom documentation and developer support.

Upsides

Growing demand for API documentation due to microservices architecture adoption.
Increased interest in developer experience platforms enhances ReadMe's market position.
Expansion of API-first companies boosts demand for comprehensive documentation solutions.

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