Senior Software Engineer
Overview
Spherical is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in developing web-based tools that support living infrastructure in Los Angeles and beyond. This is a full-time remote position.
About Spherical
Spherical is a creative technology studio supporting projects regenerating the health and integrity of Earth’s living systems. In collaboration with ARLA, we are developing an open-source field kit of tools to support community-driven climate resilience in Los Angeles and beyond. Co-designed with community organizers, climate scientists, policymakers, and infrastructure developers, these tools support collaborative dreaming into visions of equitable futures. Learn more →
Current Project
What you need
- 7+ years of experience as a professional software developer
- 4+ years of experience working on full-stack web apps (SPAs) in JavaScript/Typescript
- Experience designing and maintaining database schemas
- Passion for writing and maintaining automated test suites
- Track record of championing best practices in past roles
- Ability to work independently within a non-hierarchical team
- Bonus points for experience with: cartography, Mapbox, geospatial data visualization, realtime web apps, WebGL/3D graphics, accessibility
- Please link to your GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket account or portfolio when applying
What you’ll do
- Work on our realtime community engagement and mapping tool
- Contribute to new feature development alongside other individual contributors
- Lead the development of a robust test suite incorporating end-to-end and unit tests
- Inform the software architecture and lead major refactoring initiatives
What we offer
- A friendly, multidisciplinary, and diverse team
- Generous health insurance, dental, vision, AD&D for yourself and dependents
- Unlimited paid time off
- A culture that prioritizes personal growth and happiness
- Paid parental leave
- Climate-aligned 401k with employer contributions and profit sharing
- A collaborative and creative work environment
Details
- Remote (must be in UTC -8 to -4 time zones)
- Full-time (40hrs/wk)
- Start date: January 16, 2023 (approximate)
- Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000
