Software Engineer II at SimpliSafe

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

SimpliSafe Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Home Security, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years of industry experience
  • Knowledge of REST, GraphQL, and modern web technologies
  • Demonstrated experience with frontend implementations in modern web frameworks (e.g. Remix, React Router, Next.js) and rendering strategies (e.g. SSR, CSR, SSG)
  • Experience or strong interest in developer tooling, shared service development, and contributing to the technical foundation of a shared codebase
  • Experience designing and implementing backend services, designing and building APIs for others to consume
  • Comfort participating in code reviews, writing documentation, and architecting and presenting software solutions
  • Familiarity building and running scalable and fault tolerant cloud based microservices using AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Comfortable with working with CI/CD workflows and improving development processes
  • Agile team experience with a desire to help the team and an interest in continuous delivery of high quality software
  • Passion, curiosity and a desire to continuously learn, challenge

Responsibilities

  • Champion developer experience and work with engineers / stakeholders to identify and streamline common pain points and frictions in our development processes
  • Using the best tools for the job; creating right-sized, tested, and reliable services to meet the needs of the customers and co-workers
  • Drive improvements in our CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to minimize deployment friction and maintain high code quality
  • Working with ecommerce stakeholders on new features and service integrations throughout the sales funnel
  • Developing and maintaining backend services and APIs that integrate with a variety of internal and external platforms
  • Write clear, detailed documentation and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to champion platform best practices throughout the engineering organization

Skills

Software Engineering
E-commerce
Developer Experience
Testability
Reliability
Process Improvement
Workflow Optimization

SimpliSafe

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

About SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe offers home security systems that protect homes and businesses from intrusions, fires, and emergencies. Their products include security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and various sensors, all of which can be customized to meet individual needs. The company stands out with features like wireless installation and visual alarm verification, which can lead to faster police response times. SimpliSafe's goal is to provide easy-to-install security solutions with professional monitoring for residential and small business clients.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$182.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.
Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.
Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.
401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.
Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.
Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.

Risks

Increased competition from DIY systems like Ring and Nest threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements could outpace SimpliSafe's current technology offerings.
Privacy concerns over AI and live monitoring may deter potential customers.

Differentiation

SimpliSafe offers customizable security systems tailored to individual customer needs.
Their wireless installation and long battery life set them apart from competitors.
Visual alarm verification leads to faster police response times, enhancing security effectiveness.

Upsides

AI integration enhances proactive threat detection and response in SimpliSafe's systems.
Growing demand for outdoor security solutions aligns with SimpliSafe's new product offerings.
DIY security system trend supports SimpliSafe's easy-to-install product design.

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