Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Duro is on a mission to fundamentally change the future of hardware development, helping teams develop 3x faster and save 25% in supply chain costs. Our cutting-edge Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform helps hardware teams move with agility, make timely decisions, and build disruptive products. 

Backed by top investors, Duro is a forward-thinking group of innovators where collaboration and open communication are the norm. We're all about advancing boundaries, learning from each other, and making a real impact on the future. We’re headquartered in Los Angeles and are looking to grow our team.

We're searching for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to become part of our innovative engineering team. Join us as we forge ahead in creating groundbreaking products that challenge the status quo!

This is a Hybrid position in Los Angeles (Silverlake), not a remote position. A successful candidate should be willing to work in our Los Angeles office, on average, 2 to 3 days per week. The salary range for this role is between $160,000 and $195,000.

Who you are

• Someone who thrives in a start-up environment; working in a startup means there are often a lot of unknowns which means you’re able to make decisions to keep your work (and the work of others) moving forward. You’ll reach out for help when necessary, but never wait around for someone to tell you what to do. Additionally, you’re comfortable when plans change. You recognize that in order to succeed in this environment, forward momentum and adaptability are crucial for our success.
• A masterful communicator; you’re confident in your technical knowledge and expertise and you’re open to hearing new ideas through communicating your thoughts in a collaborative way that brings the team together. You’re adept at communicating in a remote work environment across all areas of the organization.
• An experimenter with a curious mind. Have a thorough understanding of the role many of the technologies play in Duro's tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Architect a high performing and scalable Enterprise B2B SaaS platform
• Define APIs and design patterns and enforce them for consistency across teams
• Enhance the product by placing a high priority on code quality, scalability and performance
• Help to set a high-bar on code quality by writing thorough tests, conducting code reviews, creating robust documentation.
  
• Serve as an escalation point around complex software issues and debugging.
• Provide technical leadership to backend decisions
• Help identify and develop ways to improve the team's productivity and efficiency by expanding on our existing tools and processes
• Ensure compliance with security regulations
• Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources

Requirements

• Work experience as a Technical Lead or similar senior-level position at an engineering department
• Recent development experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js
• Recent development experience designing and implementing APIs using GraphQL
• Track record leading, developing, and delivering significant, complex software projects using advanced design patterns.
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies
• Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
• BS/MS in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
• Must be a US Citizen (do not apply otherwise)

Benefits

• Working at a high-growth VC-backed startup where work-life balance is important
• Competitive salary & equity
• Flexible work hours
• Flexible working location: we’re a hybrid team, so you have the option to work from home and/or work out of our office in downtown Los Angeles
• Annual salary based in Los Angeles, range from $160k to $195k
• Eligible for 5% target bonuses, twice a year
• Platinum Healthcare, Dental, Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees)
• Vacation is encouraged

Why work with us

With the resurgence of interest in hardware, you will be a key player in this generation of building new products that support the industry. You’ll be creating infrastructure for software that you would want to use if you were a mechanical or electrical engineer. Want to know more about life as an Engineer? Read our Eng Culture Doc.