Software Engineer, Backend

We are a rapidly growing venture-backed company that have developed market-leading solutions built to enable gig workers, cities, and enterprises to leverage the most powerful gig mobility data insights in the industry. We’ve raised over $20 million in venture capital financing from top-tier investors such as Crosslink Capital, Autotech Ventures, Techstars, Switch Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Mountain State Capital, 412 Venture Fund, and more.

The Gridwise app is the leading business platform for gig economy drivers, helping them maximize their earnings and track their business performance all in one place. Our app is currently supporting a growing driver network that represents 10% of all US gig drivers.

Growing to possess one of the largest gig-driver networks in the mobility industry has enabled Gridwise to standup a unique ad platform called Gridwise Ads, which focuses on promoting value-added services to gig drivers while helping brands reach a highly targeted and unique audience of interest.

Gridwise is on its way to becoming the de facto operating platform for gig drivers and offer solutions that empower the entire ecosystem with solutions built to improve the way people and goods move.

The Role

Gridwise is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team and help design, develop, and maintain the core systems and services powering the Gridwise mobile application. In this role, you will collaborate with backend and mobile engineers to create robust APIs and innovative features, contribute to system improvements, and ensure high-quality code through thorough testing and thoughtful code reviews. You’ll also collaborate cross functionally with product and growth stakeholders, provide project updates, and actively participate in a culture of learning and growth.

We value team members who bring strong communication skills, humility, and a positive attitude to their work. You should be receptive to feedback, eager to learn and grow, and have a knack for getting things done efficiently and effectively. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and take pride in producing impactful work, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’re Responsible For

• Contribute to the design, development, and operations of our core backend systems and services that power the Gridwise mobile application
• Collaborate with our mobile engineers to develop new application features and APIs
• Participate in code reviews, providing meaningful feedback to teammates and seeking feedback on your own code
• Write tests for your code across various levels of the testing pyramid
• Execute staging and production deployments of core backend services
• Regularly communicate project statuses and updates to your team and cross functionally
• Suggest and contribute to system and code improvements
• Expand your engineering skillset through learning and growing

What We’re Looking For

• Strong proficiency in one or more of our core programming languages and frameworks (Go, Python, Ruby on Rails)
• Proficiency with SQL and experience working with relational databases
• Experience deploying services with cloud native platforms (preferably GCP)
• Experience working with event driven architecture and patterns (e.g. PubSub)
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and managing containerized applications
• Exposure or familiarity with IaC tools (e.g. Terraform)

Gridwise could be a good fit for you if you

• Are self starter who enjoys having autonomy in how they work
• Want to work with authentic people who embody diversity and are true to ourselves
• Want to be at a company that values your professional growth
• Are looking for a cohesive team that cares about each others well being

Why do people work at Gridwise?

• We are a remote-first culture- you work where you want and have flexibility on when you work
• You’re surrounded by smart people who work hard – and have fun while doing it!
• Your work has a direct impact on the lives of gig workers and the way people and goods move
• Your professional growth is invested in by the company

What We Offer

• Work remotely from anywhere in the world (US hours)
• Competitive salary & equity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits that is generously subsidized
• 401(k) offering
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Work from home budget or paid membership at a remote coworking office
• Flexible hours & vacation policy – two weeks minimum please 🙂
• Monthly rideshare and delivery credits
• Coffee subscription
• Premium laptop/equipment