[Remote] Staff Software Engineer at Sparrow

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HR Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Experience as a team lead or other demonstrated leadership experience
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and with other functions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to understand and execute in complex domains by breaking things down into manageable pieces
  • Experience with modern software tools and processes (git, CI/CD, testing, deployment, cloud platform services, etc)
  • Experience with technical stack (Django, React, Python, JS, Postgres, Heroku) is a plus but not required
  • Passionate about applying technology to real difficult problems, loves building beautiful useful products, and finds the mission compelling

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of large ambiguous problem domains (e.g. major areas of the product roadmap, complex technical integrations, unexplored areas) and help chart course in these areas
  • Partner closely with company leadership and cross-functional teams to define product and engineering roadmaps
  • Build and ship new features and products to improve the user experience for employees and employers
  • Apply software to streamline internal processes and enable scaling more efficiently
  • Invest in engineering health and processes to ensure building sustainably and securely
  • Provide mentorship and support to other engineers on the team

Skills

Full-Stack Development
Product Engineering
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Integrations
Roadmapping
Software Architecture

Sparrow

Leave administration platform for distributed workforces

About Sparrow

Sparrow provides a platform for managing employee leave for companies with remote and hybrid workforces in the U.S. and Canada. The platform simplifies the leave administration process by automating tasks such as handling paperwork and coordinating with medical providers, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This service is particularly useful for Human Resources and payroll departments, allowing them to efficiently manage various types of leave, including medical and parental leave. Unlike its competitors, Sparrow focuses specifically on compliance and leave management, catering to a diverse range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. The company's goal is to support employee well-being while helping businesses save time and money through its subscription-based service and consulting offerings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from established HR tech companies like Workday threatens Sparrow's market share.
Rapid AI advancements require Sparrow to continuously update its platform, straining resources.
Potential changes in labor laws could increase Sparrow's operational costs.

Differentiation

Sparrow automates leave management, reducing administrative burden for HR departments.
The platform ensures compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations.
Sparrow offers consulting services to help companies benchmark and improve their leave policies.

Upsides

Sparrow raised $20M in Series A funding to accelerate growth and development.
Partnership with Webflow enhances Sparrow's credibility and market reach.
Growing demand for mental health leave solutions boosts Sparrow's market potential.

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