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Senior Software Engineer

Alt

Alt

Software Engineering
United States · Remote
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021

At Alt, we’re on a mission to unlock the value of alternative assets, and looking for talented people who share our vision. Our platform enables users to exchange, invest, value, securely store, and authenticate their collectible cards. And we envision a world where anything is an investable asset.

To date, we’ve raised over $100 million from thought leaders at the intersection of culture, community, and capital. Some of our investors include Alexis Ohanian’s fund Seven Seven Six, the founders of Stripe, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, BlackRock co-founder Sue Wagner, the co-founders of AngelList, First Round Capital, and BoxGroup. We’re also backed by professional athletes including Tom Brady, Candace Parker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Kevin Durant, and Marlon Humphrey.

Alt is a dedicated equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We celebrate our differences and strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We are focused on fostering a culture of empowerment which starts with providing our employees with the resources needed to reach their full potential.

What we are looking for:

We're looking for backend focused full-stack engineers who are interested in making a big impact. We put a lot of responsibility in the hands of our engineers so you should have good product instincts and be able to ship high-quality products fast. You'll get the opportunity to own products and features from end-to-end, so strong judgement and the ability to make good trade-offs is essential.

What you bring to the table:

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Excellent product instincts. You first think about users rather than the best technical solution.
  • You're known for shipping products and features lightning fast.
  • You’re an excellent problem solver and don’t need to be told exactly what to do.
  • Comfortable working across the stack (backend and frontend).
  • Passion and ability to work well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • We use Python, GraphQL, Typescript, React, Postgres, AWS - you should have some experience in these or similar technologies.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

What you will get from us:

  • Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the Alt team; you’ll directly shape the direction of our company. The opportunities for growth are truly limitless.
  • An inclusive company culture that is being built intentionally to foster an environment that supports and engages talent in their current and future endeavors.
  • $200/month work-from-home stipend
  • $100/month wellness stipend
  • WeWork office Stipend
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s)

Alt's compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real-time market data, as well as equity for all full-time roles. We want all full-time employees to be invested in Alt and to be able to take advantage of that investment, so our equity grants include a 10-year exercise window. The base salary range for this role is: $155,000 - $200,000. Offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.