Coder

Senior Software Engineer

United States

$127,000 – $182,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Developer Tools, Open SourceIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $127K - $182K

Coder is building enterprise software to make developers' lives easier. They support developers at leading tech firms like Discord, Square, and Mercedes-Benz. They are looking for an engineer to drive the extensibility of their core product through tool development, API design, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise on the technical direction and architecture for open-source projects that enhance and integrate with their core product.
  • Build, maintain, and release popular projects that integrate with VS Code, JetBrains, and other developer tools.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance around contribution best practices to internal team members and external contributors.
  • Work alongside Product and Design teams at Coder, as well as with partners like JetBrains and Spotify, to execute broad platform goals.
  • Work alongside Customer Success teams to support Coder’s enterprise user base.

Requirements

  • Experience: 4+ years of full-stack experience writing code in a professional setting.
  • OSS Presence: GitHub, GitLab, or similar open-source platform experience.
  • Programming Languages:
    • Strong proficiency in Go
    • Strong proficiency in shell scripting
    • Familiarity with TypeScript
  • Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of networking fundamentals: IP, TCP, TLS, SSH, & HTTP.
  • Maintenance Experience: Experience maintaining libraries or plugins, particularly those that are open-source.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Work Ethic & EQ: Strong work ethic and emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Motivation & Mindset: Self-motivated, with a creative and analytical mindset.
  • Startup Experience: (Bonus) Experience working in a startup environment.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Kotlin
  • Background in developer tooling, platform engineering, or IaC
  • Experience working in both startups and larger organizations
  • Curiosity about the latest tech trends and what is going on in the world of developer tools

Interview Process

  • The interview process is designed to be consistent and enjoyable, with an estimated time of 2-3 weeks.
  • You will meet a mix of individual contributors, managers, and leadership.

Company Information

  • Coder is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • They are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Skills

Go
Shell Scripting
TypeScript
Networking Fundamentals (IP, TCP, TLS, SSH, HTTP)
Open-source Libraries/Plugins Maintenance
GitHub
GitLab
Developer Tooling
Platform Engineering
IaC

Coder

Cloud-based platform for software development

About Coder

Coder.com provides a cloud-based platform for software development teams, allowing them to shift their work from local computers to cloud servers. This platform streamlines the onboarding process for developers, enabling them to quickly build, test, and compile code using the resources of the cloud. Coder.com prioritizes data security by ensuring that source code and data are kept secure behind the client's firewall, making it an appealing choice for businesses that value both security and efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Coder.com focuses specifically on serving software development teams and enterprises, offering a subscription-based model with tiered pricing plans that cater to different usage levels and features. The goal of Coder.com is to enhance the development process for teams by leveraging cloud infrastructure.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$75.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision
401k with 4% match
Parental leave
$250 Health & wellness monthly stipend
Flexible PTO
Remote work option
Flexible schedule

Risks

Competition from GitHub Codespaces could impact Coder's market share and growth.
Healthcare sector's cybersecurity challenges may deter adoption of cloud solutions.
Pressure from investors for rapid growth may lead to strategic missteps.

Differentiation

Coder offers a secure cloud-based platform for development teams to offload work.
The platform ensures source code and data remain secure behind the client's firewall.
Coder's subscription model provides tiered pricing plans based on usage and features.

Upsides

Recent $35M funding allows expansion of open-source footprint and cloud environments.
Premium plan introduction could attract high-value clients, enhancing revenue streams.
Support for Microsoft Dev Containers enhances user satisfaction and broadens user base.

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