About
Adaptive is founded by serial entrepreneurs, Brian Long and Andrew Jones. Together, Brian and Andrew have started numerous successful companies including: TapCommerce (acquired by Twitter in 2014), and Attentive (Forbes Cloud Top 10, Raised over $900M in capital, 1,000+ employees, #3 Fastest Growing Tech company in USA according to Deloitte). Together, they have created over $7B in startup value over the past decade.
Adaptive is solving important problems in a fast-growing market. We are working diligently to deliver our product to a large line of waiting customers. The company has significant financial funding, and is growing rapidly.
Role
We are seeking a Software Engineer with a passion for developing high-quality software in a fast-paced startup environment to be one of our first fifteen engineers.
This role involves developing and designing intuitive, scalable, and testable code that is clear and approachable for new learners. You will be joining a team that values clarity and simplicity in software design.
Responsibilities
Design scalable, testable, and intuitive code that is accessible to new individuals ramping up to the system.
Identify incremental and scalable approaches to business problems, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in complex distributed environments.
Collaborate closely with other engineers to share knowledge, improve system design, and foster a culture of learning and growth.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience building customer facing software.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong development experience with modern, strongly-typed programming languages such as Java, C#, Typescript, and Go.
Proficient with SQL databases and relational schema design, ideally with experience in optimizing database interactions for performance and scalability.
Familiarity with frameworks, such as SpringBoot and React/Redux, is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and well-documented code.
Experience with deploying software in a distributed environment such as AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills and the humility to learn from mistakes and collaborate with a team.
What We Offer
An opportunity to work on a challenging product that will impact millions of people
A culture that promotes continuous learning and growth, with access to resources and mentorship to advance your skills and career.
A supportive, inclusive environment where every team member's contribution is valued.
Compensation & Benefits
Environment
This role is located in New York City, and requires the candidate to work from our office in New York City five days a week.
If you are eager to apply your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and are passionate about building systems that are both powerful and accessible, we would love to hear from you.
