Software Engineer - Backend (E5) at Fountain

At Fountain, we provide the leading enterprise platform for managing the frontline workforce, helping major companies like Stitch Fix and GoPuff onboard millions of workers across the globe. Following our $185M Series C funding, we are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Worker Experience team and help us continue to scale our impact.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle, from initial planning and architecture to development and ongoing maintenance.
• Design, build, and test new features while ensuring the security and reliability of our systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers within an agile squad to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Review code and provide technical guidance to your peers to maintain high engineering standards.
• Improve our core technology stack and architecture to support our rapid growth.
• Communicate project scope, planning, and progress clearly to leadership.

Must-haves

• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proven background in product-oriented software development.
• Strong technical expertise in TypeScript, cloud-first solutions, and system architecture.
• The ability to work autonomously and make confident decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in French is highly regarded.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in B2B SaaS startup environments.
• Familiarity with AWS, MongoDB, and micro-services.
• Knowledge of event-driven or serverless architectures and high-volume systems.
• Experience with web security best practices and Agile methodologies.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $156,000 to $225,000 USD.

• Fully remote work environment.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays.
• Monthly lunch stipends and wellness reimbursements.
• Annual allowances for professional development and career advancement.
• Home office and cell phone stipends.
• Competitive health and retirement plans for U.S.-based employees.