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Senior Software Engineer
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Esper .
This range is provided by Esper. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr
Esper was founded in 2018 with the mission to empower dynamic and responsive policymaking in Government. Esper’s goal is to align existing data, stakeholders and public policy goals to streamline the policymaking process at all levels of Government. We imagine a world where policymaking is driven by data and insights from all stakeholders and we are transforming traditional bureaucracy into a dynamic and flexible system that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Job Description Esper is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to help drive this mission forward, based in either Austin, TX, or Denver/Boulder, CO.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain features for our applications
Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality products
Work closely with frontend developers to develop clean API contracts
Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of our applications
Stay up‑to‑date with the latest backend technologies and best practices
Technologies
Backend applications built using Micronaut with Java 21
Distributed systems technologies including Kafka, gRPC, Temporal.io, Redis
AI inference with Anthropic’s Claude models
Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration
Build tooling including Gradle, GitHub, and CircleCI
Qualifications
5+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines
Nice to have experience building products with AI capabilities
Perks and Benefits
Being a part of an innovative and collaborative team that will both support and challenge you
Significant opportunity for growth and ownership and to shape Esper for the long‑term
Competitive salary and equity at a growing early‑stage company
Paid holidays & unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous parental & sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Short/Long term disability & life insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Work anniversary equity grants
Monthly stipend to offset remote work expenses
Office equipment allowance
Paid Time Off to participate in volunteer/community events
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Seniority level Not applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Software Development
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Senior Software Engineer
role at
Esper .
This range is provided by Esper. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $173,000.00/yr
Esper was founded in 2018 with the mission to empower dynamic and responsive policymaking in Government. Esper’s goal is to align existing data, stakeholders and public policy goals to streamline the policymaking process at all levels of Government. We imagine a world where policymaking is driven by data and insights from all stakeholders and we are transforming traditional bureaucracy into a dynamic and flexible system that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Job Description Esper is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to help drive this mission forward, based in either Austin, TX, or Denver/Boulder, CO.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain features for our applications
Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality products
Work closely with frontend developers to develop clean API contracts
Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of our applications
Stay up‑to‑date with the latest backend technologies and best practices
Technologies
Backend applications built using Micronaut with Java 21
Distributed systems technologies including Kafka, gRPC, Temporal.io, Redis
AI inference with Anthropic’s Claude models
Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration
Build tooling including Gradle, GitHub, and CircleCI
Qualifications
5+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines
Nice to have experience building products with AI capabilities
Perks and Benefits
Being a part of an innovative and collaborative team that will both support and challenge you
Significant opportunity for growth and ownership and to shape Esper for the long‑term
Competitive salary and equity at a growing early‑stage company
Paid holidays & unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous parental & sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Short/Long term disability & life insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Work anniversary equity grants
Monthly stipend to offset remote work expenses
Office equipment allowance
Paid Time Off to participate in volunteer/community events
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Seniority level Not applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Software Development
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