Senior Software Engineer - Boston

Boston. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will play a central role in a new product launch and help shape the engineering footprint in North America. You will architect systems, lead across squad boundaries, and mentor less experienced colleagues.

What you will do

Refine what to build and why
Contribute to squad quarterly goals and long-term vision
Write design documents for platform changes
Manage technical debt and technical quality
Communicate complex ideas across multiple teams
Coordinate cross-squad initiatives
Mentor and coach less experienced colleagues
Provide feedback during reviews
Help Engineering Managers understand technical growth needs

Required qualifications

English is the official language at the office
Submit an updated portfolio and/or resume

Nice to have

Product Leadership: Translates complex business goals into technical roadmaps
System Architecture: Architects scalable, evolvable systems and data models
Technical Standards: Defines and upholds engineering excellence
Frontend Strategy: Establishes frontend architecture patterns
Backend Excellence: Engineers sophisticated backend solutions
Operational Maturity: Leads observability and SRE practices
Security & Risk: Oversees operational security
Mentorship & Influence: Levels up the engineering organization
Cross-Functional Impact: Coordinates multi-team deliverables

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity ownership
20 vacation days and 12 public holidays
Three medical plans with company contributions and HSA option
Dental, vision and Wellhub’s gym subscription
Life and disability policies
401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Partner discounts on pet insurance
Annual summer party
Access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions via Spring Health
12-16 weeks’ paid parental leave
16 paid hours per year for volunteering
Up to 20 Work from Anywhere days per year

Before you apply

Role requires being based within commuting distance of hubs
Relocation support available for certain roles
Submit resume in English

About the company

Perk is an intelligent platform for travel and spend management. It is a global company of more than 1,800 people with headquarters in London and Boston.