Description:

Socket is a company that helps developers and security teams ship faster by eliminating security busywork.
The role of Staff Software Engineer involves building products, growing the team and culture, and setting up foundational frameworks.
You will contribute to the development of the Socket web application end-to-end and work with the design team to create user-friendly interfaces.
Responsibilities include writing APIs, extracting and transforming data from third-party APIs, shaping the product roadmap, and participating in hiring processes.

Requirements:

Candidates should have experience working on an early-stage team in a 0-1 role and a desire to build foundational systems.
A background in designing and implementing production web applications is required.
Experience with building and integrating APIs and relational databases, particularly Postgres, is necessary.
Proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript is essential.
Candidates should be adaptable and able to learn new technologies quickly.
Bonus points for familiarity with technologies such as GraphQL, ElasticSearch, headless browsers, and data pipelines.

The position offers a market competitive salary and a meaningful equity program.
Comprehensive health benefits are provided for employees and their families.
Flexible time-off policies, including holidays and a winter shutdown, are available to help employees recharge.
Paid parental leave is included in the benefits package.
The company operates on a remote-first basis, with quarterly team off-sites to foster team bonding.

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