At Maple, the Full Stack Engineer plays a vital role in building and maintaining full-stack features across our TypeScript monorepo. Responsibilities include working on both frontend (React + Tailwind) and backend (Node.js + Postgres) systems, designing APIs, constructing internal tools, and collaborating closely with product and design teams to create solutions that reflect real-world business workflows.

To qualify for the Full Stack Engineer position at Maple, candidates should have strong experience with TypeScript, fluency in React and CSS, and a solid understanding of API design. While we prefer 4–8 years of experience, we remain flexible for the right person who possesses a product mindset and is excited about AI systems or voice interfaces.

As a Full Stack Engineer at Maple, you’ll work with various technologies including TypeScript, React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and Postgres. Familiarity with API design and a bonus experience in tools like Twilio or Sync Engines is advantageous as these technologies enhance our AI agents' capabilities.

Collaboration at Maple is key! We operate in a tight-knit, in-person environment where teamwork thrives. Full Stack Engineers work closely with designers and product managers to tackle complex challenges, ensuring efficient communication and fast-paced problem-solving, all while enjoying a fun and dynamic atmosphere.

Maple stands out by combining a strong in-person culture with a mission-driven team. Full Stack Engineers at Maple are given a deep sense of ownership over their projects, allowing for direct interaction with users and a significant impact on product development. Plus, with competitive salaries and equity options, it’s an appealing environment for talented developers.

Absolutely! When discussing your TypeScript experience in full stack development, focus on your familiarity with its features, how you've utilized it across both frontend and backend, and any specific projects where TypeScript enhanced your workflow. Highlight the advantages it brings, such as type safety and improved collaboration with team members.

For designing effective APIs, discuss your process which might include understanding user needs, defining clear endpoints, using RESTful principles, and ensuring efficiency. Highlight any tools you’ve used for API documentation or testing, and share experiences that demonstrate how your API designs improved user interactions.

Talk about your experience with scalable architectures, such as microservices or modular design, and strategies like load balancing, caching, and optimizing performance. Discuss specific scenarios where you implemented these strategies to keep applications running smoothly as user demand grew.

When discussing challenges, focus on real situations you encountered, such as integrating new technologies, dealing with legacy code, or ensuring cross-team communication. Explain how you overcame these obstacles and what you learned from those experiences to improve future projects.

In your answer, recount a specific project where you collaborated with designers, mentioning how you gathered their input, integrated their design principles, and adjusted your coding practices to meet UI/UX needs. Discuss the outcomes and any feedback you received from users.

Discuss your testing philosophy, whether it’s unit testing, integration testing, or using TDD (Test-Driven Development). Emphasize any tools or frameworks you’ve utilized, your commitment to maintaining high code quality, and how automated tests have improved your projects.

Share any experience you have with real-time systems or voice interfaces, focusing on specific technologies you've worked with. Discuss how you've handled challenges such as latency, simultaneous connections, and ensuring clear voice interactions in your projects.

Explain your method for prioritization, aiming to balance urgent tasks with long-term goals. Talk about how you communicate with team members and product managers to adjust priorities based on user feedback, project requirements, and business needs.

Emphasize the importance of continuous learning in tech, discussing any courses, workshops, or communities you engage with. Share how you stay current on emerging technologies and trends, and how you apply this knowledge to your work.

For this question, highlight your excitement about AI and how Maple’s mission resonates with you. Discuss specific aspects of the company culture, projects, or technologies they use that attract you, and why you believe your skills align with their goals.