What we’re looking for
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or completion of a software development boot camp and 0–2 years of relevant professional experience
Strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in Python, Go, or another general-purpose programming language
Knowledge of standard tooling: CI/CD tools, Git, and exposure to Docker or Kubernetes
Familiarity of database design and architecture: relational and non-relational
Familiarity with cloud architecture concepts
Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and an eagerness to learn
US citizenship and eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a US security clearance (Secret or above)
The following isn’t required, but we’d love to see it
Demonstrated software development through personal, academic, or open source projects
Experience with Go and/or Python beyond coursework or introductory projects
Familiarity with synchronous/asynchronous programming and concurrency
Comfort with integrating deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Experience designing or consuming RESTful, gRPC, and/or GraphQL APIs
Understanding of networked and distributed computing
Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g., NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience using SQL and working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Experience with workflow automation
Active Secret (or above) US security clearance
This position offers a hybrid/on-site work environment at our office in Austin, TX.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $100,000–$130,000/year. Striveworks’ total compensation package includes a competitive base salary, equity grants, and cash bonuses.
Benefits include
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
HSA and FSA (including dependent care FSA) plans
401(k) plan
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
Ready to build systems that work for a mission that matters? Let’s talk.
Striveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Striveworks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact People Operations at hr@striveworks.us.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Striveworks is a participating employer in the E-Verify program.
