axelson
Senior Software Engineer - Felt, Remote (USA, Spain)
Hi there! 
We’re opening a new position! Are you interested in maps? If so then come help us build the best online, collaborative, and real-time online mapping software 
. We’re a venture-backed startup that uses Elixir on the backend, React (Typescript) on the frontend with some Python sprinkled in here and there.
About us
My name: Jason Axelson
My position: Senior Software Engineer
Company name: Felt
Company website: https://felt.com/
Company headquarters (country): USA
Company info and history (how you’re using Elixir etc):
- We use Elixir to power our backend, including our collaborative soft-realtime features. We’re big fans of Elixir and have written a few blog posts about it and given some ElixirConf talks about how we use Elixir:
- Blog post - Routing patterns for manageable Phoenix Channels
- ElixirConf 2022 talk - Delightful Multiplayer Editing with Phoenix
- ElixirConf 2023 talk - Rebuilding the Plane While It’s Still Flying
About the job
Job title: Senior Software Engineer
Job description: Help build our real-time collaboration engine, using Elixir and the OTP platform. An opportunity to scale a platform to millions of users.
Salary range: Benchmarked at 75th percentile of early stage companies
You might be a good fit if:
- You are product driven and believe in doing the right thing by the user first
- You know how to secure a web application, how to make it fast, and how different services interact
- You have experience building a real-time collaborative platform
- You’re experienced at creating content across multiple channels, and are incredibly organized
What the successful job applicant will be working on: Improving our Elixir backend that serves maps to our users
Position on remote work
Remote job: yes (although we do have an office in Oakland that you’re welcome to work out of, but the majority of employees are fully remote)
Remote restrictions: USA
Remote leeway: USA and Spain only right now
About the interview process
- Intro call (30 mins)
- Take home assignment
- A paid 2-4 week contract where we can get a feel for what it is like to work with each other
Further info
Please apply by sending an email to hello@felt.com with either your Resume, LinkedIn, or GitHub profile
First Post!
axelson
This role has been converted to a contract position. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the full-time opportunity. If you’re interested in the updated position you can still apply by emailing hello@felt.com.
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