State Affairs
Overview
State Affairs is the nation’s leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. We combine nonpartisan coverage of Statehouses across the country alongside state government data and AI-native tools into a singular platform. We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data – delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and policy. We’re building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what’s happening and why at the state level. Responsibilities
Ship vertical product slices (Figma wireframe, React component, Node handler, SQL/Mongo query, and deployed on AWS via Docker and GitHub Actions). Design delightful data workflows such as instant search, real‑time diffing, collaborative annotation, and hiding terabytes behind sub‑200ms interactions. Partner with design and product management teams on thin‑slice scoping, experiment flags, and measurable customer outcomes. Instrument and iterate on dashboards, structured logs, feature‑flag rollouts, and blameless post‑mortems. Evangelize product craftsmanship through Storybook‑driven UI, shared design tokens, and code reviews that coach rather than gate‑keep. Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field Professional work experience as a software engineer Professional work experience building product React/Next and Node/TypeScript applications Ability to translate abstract user problems into specific milestones and negotiate scope Ability to program in SQL and various schema designs, such as Postgres, with the ability to utilize Mongo Ability to operate CI/CD (Docker and GitHub Actions) and infrastructure as code, with collaboration with the infrastructure team (Terraform/CDK) Ability to utilize LLM tools (Claude‑Code, Cursor, Codex) to accelerate coding and debugging Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of search indexes or vector databases powering RAG/semantic workflows Knowledge of SSR & ISR patterns in Next.js app router Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and the development of AI‑driven features and models Professional work experience with data‑viz (D3, Recharts) or rich‑text editors (Slate, TipTap) Prior professional work experience in a start‑up organization Employment details
This is a hybrid work opportunity and our teams operate from the Washington, DC office (located at L and 15th St. NW) at least four days per week. State Affairs offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 – $180,000 for candidates working from the State Affairs office in Washington, DC. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on education, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience, and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship. Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law. State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@stateaffairs.com Application and Privacy
By submitting your application, you affirm the content contained therein is true and accurate in all respects. Please note that prior to employment, State Affairs will obtain background checks for employment purposes that may include, where permitted by law, identity verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. For certain roles, further background checks covering additional information and activities may be initiated. By clicking "Submit Application" you are consenting to the use and retention of the information you have provided as set forth in the State Affairs Privacy Policy.
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State Affairs is the nation’s leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. We combine nonpartisan coverage of Statehouses across the country alongside state government data and AI-native tools into a singular platform. We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data – delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and policy. We’re building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what’s happening and why at the state level. Responsibilities
Ship vertical product slices (Figma wireframe, React component, Node handler, SQL/Mongo query, and deployed on AWS via Docker and GitHub Actions). Design delightful data workflows such as instant search, real‑time diffing, collaborative annotation, and hiding terabytes behind sub‑200ms interactions. Partner with design and product management teams on thin‑slice scoping, experiment flags, and measurable customer outcomes. Instrument and iterate on dashboards, structured logs, feature‑flag rollouts, and blameless post‑mortems. Evangelize product craftsmanship through Storybook‑driven UI, shared design tokens, and code reviews that coach rather than gate‑keep. Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field Professional work experience as a software engineer Professional work experience building product React/Next and Node/TypeScript applications Ability to translate abstract user problems into specific milestones and negotiate scope Ability to program in SQL and various schema designs, such as Postgres, with the ability to utilize Mongo Ability to operate CI/CD (Docker and GitHub Actions) and infrastructure as code, with collaboration with the infrastructure team (Terraform/CDK) Ability to utilize LLM tools (Claude‑Code, Cursor, Codex) to accelerate coding and debugging Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of search indexes or vector databases powering RAG/semantic workflows Knowledge of SSR & ISR patterns in Next.js app router Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and the development of AI‑driven features and models Professional work experience with data‑viz (D3, Recharts) or rich‑text editors (Slate, TipTap) Prior professional work experience in a start‑up organization Employment details
This is a hybrid work opportunity and our teams operate from the Washington, DC office (located at L and 15th St. NW) at least four days per week. State Affairs offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 – $180,000 for candidates working from the State Affairs office in Washington, DC. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on education, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience, and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship. Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law. State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@stateaffairs.com Application and Privacy
By submitting your application, you affirm the content contained therein is true and accurate in all respects. Please note that prior to employment, State Affairs will obtain background checks for employment purposes that may include, where permitted by law, identity verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. For certain roles, further background checks covering additional information and activities may be initiated. By clicking "Submit Application" you are consenting to the use and retention of the information you have provided as set forth in the State Affairs Privacy Policy.
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