Software Developer (Junior/New Grad)
Albany, NY (Remote)
Superluminal is a people-first product development agency at the intersection of software and hardware. We help companies of all sizes build impactful experiences, at the speed of a startup.
Our team is made up of engineers, designers, and creatives with backgrounds from Google/Nest, SoundCloud, SpaceX, SharkNinja, GE Aviation, and more. We’re lifelong tinkerers and passionate about building a better future through technology and design.
We’re seeking a junior developer to support our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will be based on the east coast within 3 hours drive from our home base in Albany, NY.
ABOUT YOU
You’ve built something in code that excites you.
You have heart, curiosity, and a desire to learn new things.
You want to work on cool stuff, but not at the expense of your personal life.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Work with others to create and maintain software that meets client/user needs.
Help make products from start to finish, including planning, designing, writing, testing, and deploying.
Write good code that's easy to understand in languages like C#, Python, and JavaScript.
Use cloud platforms like Azure and AWS to make software that runs on the internet.
Use database technologies like MySQL, and MongoDB.
Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
Write and maintain technical documentation such as architecture diagrams and run books.
Use tools like Jira, Github, and G Suite (Meet, Chat, Drive).
Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering and contribute to continuous improvement for yourself and others on the team.
Occasionally work with the team to integrate software with a hardware product.
HOW WE WORK
At Superluminal, we believe our success isn’t just tied to a happy and motivated team, it is a happy and motivated team. Our goal is to build the best environment for people to thrive.
On-the-job learning and support: We know that the best way to learn is by doing. We have internal and external projects that serve as a wonderful training ground for engineering and product development.
Anti-burnout culture: Success for us means building a team of happy and healthy people. Not having investors and external pressures for hockey stick growth means we can structure work without pulling crazy hours and all nighters.
T-shaped: Part of what makes our team special is that we like to stretch across multiple disciplines. This helps keep things fresh and provides another layer of redundancy for projects. We encourage our team to explore multiple areas of interest for the projects we take on.
Equal Pay: Everyone at Superluminal gets paid the same, no matter your role, experience, or location. Yup, everyone.
Profit Sharing: We believe the success of our business is attributable to our team. That's why we offer an annual profit sharing program.
Comprehensive Benefits: We want our team members to feel supported in all aspects of their lives. We offer a 401k plan, health benefits, as well as a company PC + budget for your WFH setup.
Remote-first: We all work remotely and have quarterly meetups for team building.
Unlimited PTO: We believe that taking time off is essential for mental health and productivity. That's why we offer unlimited PTO with quarterly minimums to ensure our team has time to recharge.
NICE TO HAVES
1-3 years experience programming.
Familiarity with Azure/.NET, or AWS.
Understanding of 1 or more foundational software languages.
Experience building or working with REST APIs.
Appreciation for sleek, user friendly products.
Note: We believe that skills and experience can be developed in many different ways, and that diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to a stronger and more innovative team.
If you're excited about this opportunity but don't think you meet all of the requirements listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. We're always looking for passionate, driven individuals who are eager to learn and grow with us.
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]