Retool

Software Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Internal ToolsIndustries

Job Description: Software Engineer at Retool


Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Retool is building a new type of development platform that combines the benefits of traditional software development with a drag-and-drop UI editor and AI, making it dramatically faster to build internal tools. The company aims to bring good software to everyone by abstracting away tedious tasks and creating reusable components. Retool serves a diverse customer base, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.


Why We're Looking For You

Retool started as a solution to internal tooling challenges and has grown into a company addressing internal tooling needs for thousands of companies. The company is seeking to build a world-class engineering team to support continued growth. The ideal candidate will own end-to-end projects, collaborate with customers, and contribute to the growth of Retool.


What You'll Do

  • Work on features that impact thousands of customers globally.
  • Meet with internal counterparts to enhance customer thinking.
  • Partner closely with product on building out features.
  • Have a large impact on new features or improve performance on existing applications.
  • Engage in technical decision-making with the team.
  • Participate in planning and help the engineering team expand its skillset.
  • Play a key role in helping the team grow through interviewing potential new members.

Technical Stack

  • Primary Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript
  • Backend: Node.js
  • Frontend: React

Requirements

  • Not specified

Responsibilities

  • Not specified

Application Instructions

  • Interested candidates are encouraged to express their interest. (No specific application instructions provided)

Company Information

  • About Retool: Retool is building a development platform for internal tools.
  • Customer Base: Small startups to Fortune 500 companies.
  • Technology: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
React

Retool

Simplifies development of internal business tools

About Retool

Retool helps businesses create internal tools quickly and easily, targeting developers and IT teams. Users can build applications by connecting to various databases and APIs using a drag-and-drop interface, which reduces the need for extensive coding. The platform manages data fetching and user interface concerns, allowing developers to focus on customization. Retool operates on a subscription model and aims to streamline operations and improve productivity for businesses.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$160.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive healthcare, dental and vision benefits.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at our San Francisco and New York offices.
$1,200 annual stipend for anything learning-related (books, conferences, classes, etc.).
$1,000 work-from-home-setup stipend.
Take the time you need to recharge!
Family planning support and paid parental leave.
Enrollment and matching up to an effective rate of 4%.
Mental health and wellness benefits

Risks

Increased competition from other low-code platforms may erode market share.
Expansion into external apps could introduce security vulnerabilities.
Dependence on third-party APIs poses risks if services change or fail.

Differentiation

Retool enables rapid internal tool development with a drag-and-drop interface.
It supports integration with various databases and APIs, enhancing flexibility.
Retool's platform is accessible to users with limited programming skills.

Upsides

Retool's expansion to external apps broadens its market reach.
Partnership with OpenAI enhances AI capabilities in business applications.
Growing demand for low-code platforms boosts Retool's market potential.

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