Esper - Staff Software Engineer
About Esper:
Esper is a mission-driven technology company founded in 2018, dedicated to empowering government employees to make principled, accountable decisions that serve the public interest. The company aims to bring innovation and transparency to government policymaking.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to develop and maintain critical backend applications that support our mission of improving government operations.
Location:
Hybrid position in Austin, Texas
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement features for government applications
- Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Create and maintain API contracts
- Improve application performance, reliability, and security
- Stay current with backend technologies and best practices
Technical Stack:
- Micronaut with Java 21
- Distributed systems technologies (Kafka, gRPC, Temporal.io, Redis)
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Gradle, GitHub, CircleCI
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in team settings
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Self-starter with passion for innovative solutions
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $170,000 - $200,000
Benefits include:
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Parental and sick leave
- Remote work stipend
- Office equipment allowance
- Work anniversary equity grants
- Volunteer time off
Company Culture:
Esper offers a collaborative, innovative environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact on government technology.