Staff Software Engineer-Contacts at Hatch

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
AI, Customer ServiceIndustries

Requirements

  • MUST BE BASED IN THE NYC, No Relocation, Onsite/Hybrid in Soho, Not able to sponsor
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with proven success at the senior/staff level
  • Strong expertise in Elixir or Go
  • Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems in production
  • Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.) and event-driven/data-intensive architectures
  • Experience deploying and operating in cloud environments (AWS or GCP) with modern DevOps practices
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills — you can align teams and influence outcomes
  • A product mindset — you think beyond code and care about solving real customer problems
  • Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable, high-performance backend services in Elixir (and Go where needed) to power Hatch’s communications platform
  • Own architecture decisions that shape the long-term evolution of our product and infrastructure
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and AI teams to deliver seamless user experiences
  • Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards through coaching, reviews, and best practices
  • Improve reliability and performance by driving initiatives in observability, fault tolerance, and scalability
  • Lead complex projects that cut across teams, setting the pace for high-quality engineering execution
  • Balance product and technical trade-offs to deliver pragmatic, business-driven solutions

Skills

Elixir
Go
Distributed Systems
Observability
Fault Tolerance
Scalability

Hatch

Develops technology for improving sleep quality

About Hatch

Hatch focuses on enhancing sleep quality through technology-driven devices suitable for all ages, from newborns to adults. Their main products, Hatch Rest and Hatch Restore, are designed to help families improve their sleep, and they have already assisted over half a million families. Hatch sells its products directly to consumers via its website and offers a subscription service that provides tailored sleep solutions, including personalized routines and exclusive content for better sleep hygiene. What sets Hatch apart from competitors is its emphasis on user-friendly technology that integrates easily into daily life, along with a 60-night money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty, which helps build customer trust. The company's goal is to make sleep easier and more effective for everyone.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$26.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Family Planning Benefits
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition in the sleep technology market could erode Hatch's market share.
Consumer privacy concerns may impact Hatch's subscription service.
Supply chain disruptions could delay product launches like Restore 3.

Differentiation

Hatch offers innovative, all-in-one sleep solutions for all age groups.
The company provides a 60-night money-back guarantee and a one-year product warranty.
Hatch's products integrate seamlessly into daily routines with user-friendly technology.

Upsides

Growing interest in sleep technology among millennials and Gen Z boosts Hatch's market.
Hatch's new Restore 3 offers a phone-free, customizable sleep experience.
Rising awareness of sleep's importance for mental health increases demand for Hatch products.

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