Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated.

About Us

CHANI is a queer, feminist-led team on a mission to support everyone in living their purpose. We believe that astrology can be a tool for healing and self-awareness, and hope that it can ultimately help transform us and our world for the better.

We start within, by prioritizing our team’s wellbeing with a salary floor of $80,000 before benefits; a four-day workweek; fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with a 5% match; unlimited menstrual leave; gender-based violence paid and protected leave; seven weeks of paid office closure a year; unlimited PTO with a vacation stipend; and a wealth-building stipend.

We also believe in mutual aid as a practice and give 5% of all our company’s revenue directly to queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, people of color, and/or disabled survivors of gender-based violence via freefrom.org.

The Job

Chani Nicholas Incorporated is seeking an experienced full-time Senior Engineer. This role is responsible for...

• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements and specifications;
• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications following project requirements and timelines;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, gather requirements, and implement solutions;
• Leading the design and architecture of complex software systems;
• Leading code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices;
• Identifying and resolving software defects and issues promptly;
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering their professional growth; and
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our software development processes.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Engineer at CHANI, you will...

• Play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions;
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to build and enhance software applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, scalability, and security;
• Collaborate with and mentor the engineering and cross teams; and
• Share knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization.

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate has…

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing large-scale applications;
• Extensive knowledge of programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL;
• Strong knowledge of software design principles and best practices;
• Experience with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g., React Native, Next.js, Node.js);
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL databases);
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud;
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum; and
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively.

What We Offer

• A $145k salary (plus $10k in additional stipends for a total of $155k)*;
• A 4-day workweek;
• 7 weeks of paid office closure a year;
• A flexible work-from-home policy;
• Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance;
• 6 months paid parental leave;
• Unlimited, flexible paid vacation (subject to approval), plus a vacation stipend;
• Gender-based violence paid and protected leave;
• Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses;
• An annual tech budget;
• A personal and professional growth stipend;
• A stipend to help you build wealth; and
• A 401(k) with a 5% match.

*Please note that we do not currently accept counter-offers to the salaries stated in our job listings. There is, however, room for growth within the first year of employment.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, your resume, and a list of three references (including names, positions, relationships, and email addresses) in a single PDF to Milcah Halili, our VP of Engineering, at milcah@chani.com with the subject line “Senior Engineer Application.” Please ensure your PDF also includes:

• Your pronouns;
• Links to or attachments of any engineering work you’ve done; and
• Information on how your experience and qualifications match what we are looking for in this role.

We expect to receive a large number of applications for this position, so your cover letter is your best opportunity to demonstrate why you are the right person for this job. Please note: We will not contact your references without notifying you first.

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, immigrants; are/have been system impacted; and/or have experienced systemic oppression or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Please also note that because we expect to receive a huge volume of applications, we will only be in touch if we would like to move you forward to the next round. Thank you for your understanding.

The Interview Process

1. Our team will review your application materials and will be in touch if we’d like to move forward with your candidacy. Depending on the number of applications, this may take some time.
2. If we would like to move forward with your application, you will interview with our VP of Engineering.
3. From there, you’ll participate in an hour pair programming session with two senior engineers. You’ll be asked to share your screen and work through coding challenges.
4. In the third round, you will interview with other leaders on our team and relevant staff members.
5. In the final round, you will interview with our Chief of Staff, President, and CEO.
6. We will make a final decision and notify you.

Location

This position is fully remote, within the US, though you must be willing to travel to NYC annually.

Employment Type

Exempt, full-time position (32 hours per week)

Details

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on February 22, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. We are looking to fill the role immediately.

Position reports to: The VP of Engineering