A seasoned Software Engineer and creative self-starter that has the capability to drive the development of new products and initiatives. Collaborating closely with Design, Product Management, and Engineering teams, this role will work with others to determine what to build and how to build it. Working at the intersection of Product and Engineering, this is a vital role in helping to scope projects and plan for the future. You will work with AI-assisted development tooling as a normal part of how you build, applying the same standards of quality and review to AI-generated work as to anything else you ship.
About You
You are an exceptional multitasker with an eye for detail. You thrive in a cohesive environment and are passionate about leveraging your skills to create and maintain Opal’s platform.
About Opal
Opal is a remote-first company and we pride ourselves on a scrappy, collaborative culture where every leader is hands-on, data-driven, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Our platform is designed for marketing and communications teams, providing a single source-of-truth, connecting strategic planning and day-to-day execution. With real-time visibility and seamless collaboration tools, Opal helps teams stay aligned and agile. Visit workwithopal.com to see why top brands like Target, Starbucks, and General Motors rely on Opal.
Responsibilities
- Write client-side interfaces using Javascript/React, and TypeScript and server-side functionality using Ruby/Rails, Elixir/Phoenix, or NodeJS.
- Drive the creation, shipping, and maintenance of capabilities across the Opal Platform.
- Use AI-assisted development tooling effectively in day-to-day work, applying good judgment about when it accelerates a task and when it is the wrong tool for the job.
- Review AI-generated code with the same rigor applied to any other contribution, ensuring correctness, test coverage, and maintainability before it ships.
- Participate in the entire product creative process, including design meetings, technical architecture decisions, and resulting implementation.
- Collaborate with other members of the Engineering team, in addition to Product and Design teams.
- Develop the APIs, web applications and microservices that power the Opal Platform.
- Write and ship JSON:API compliant API endpoints with test coverage and with shared OpenAPI contracts.
- Leverage technologies like Docker, Redis, Postgres, and ElasticSearch to build scalable and maintainable applications.
- 5+ years of related Full Stack software engineering experience, with a focus on frontend development.
- Passion for building an excellent product, understanding its potential and realized impact, and creating great user experiences.
- Experience developing enterprise-grade, cloud-based web applications and leveraging relational database technologies such as Postgres.
- Working proficiency with AI-assisted development tooling (e.g., coding agents and related workflows), with a practical sense of where these tools help and where they need close supervision.
- Strong knowledge of web application architecture patterns and pitfalls, with an informed opinion about the tradeoffs between them.
- Familiarity with frontend Javascript libraries and frameworks, such as ReactJS.
- Ability to efficiently create consensus, reach decisions, and deliver value to users by getting software shipped.
- Comfortable with in-person and digital communications, with the ability to articulate and break down information for an audience of Designers, Engineers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and professional environment.
- Motivated by the journey of working at a continually expanding and ambitious start-up.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, working well in an open and collaborative environment.
- Natural alignment with Opal’s Values: Steadfast, Polish, Helpful, Empathetic, Intentional, Creative and Passionate.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Education:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Competitive, market-leading compensation package, including stock options
- 100% company-paid Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees (plus company-subsidized dependent coverage)
- Employer funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health, Dependent Care, Commuter, Parking
- Company-paid Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (with voluntary buy up options)
- Unlimited Paid Time Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and 21 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave & Back-to-Work Program
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
- Company-sponsored outreach & activity programs
Opal is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We believe a diverse workplace promotes innovation and enhances decision making. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.
Compensation Range: $115,000–$165,000
The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.