Software Engineer - MeritFirst

The role

You will develop, test, and deploy software solutions including real-time assessments and AI workflows. You will own features end-to-end from initial idea to live product using Next.js, TypeScript, Postgres, and Vercel.

What you will do

• Own features end-to-end by working with the CEO, partners, and users to define scope and sketch UX
• Build with Next.js, TypeScript, Postgres, Drizzle, and Vercel
• Shape product direction by proposing experiments and using data to guide decisions
• Instrument analytics and telemetry
• Write tests
• Review PRs
• Improve performance and developer ergonomics

Required qualifications

• Experience building production web apps with TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Postgres
• Ability to design clean DB schemas, write performant queries, and reason about cost
• Product mindset to clarify core problems and delight users through UX polish
• Crisp written and async communication
• Bias toward action and ownership

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time video or proctoring technology
• Experience with AI/LLM pipelines
• Experience with large-scale assessment platforms
• Passion for meritocracy and building products that broaden access to opportunity

Benefits

• Autonomy with rapid growth and outsized ownership
• Modern stack including TypeScript, Next.js, Postgres, Drizzle, Vercel, and LLMs
• Meritocracy focusing on real capabilities
• Innovation on cutting-edge projects
• Backed by 8VC and Slow Ventures

Before you apply

• Hiring process includes Assessment 1, Team Screen, Assessment 2, Work Sample Debrief, and Final Sync
• Candidates can start Assessment 1 immediately to prioritize their application
• Completing assessments creates a verified profile in the MeritFirst Talent Network

About the company

MeritFirst is on a mission to revolutionize how companies identify and evaluate talent through objective, merit-based assessments. The company is backed by 8VC and Slow Ventures.