To qualify for the Software Engineer, Integrations role at Clay, candidates should have 2+ years of hands-on software engineering experience. It’s essential to have extensive experience with APIs, whether that means building integrations with third-party APIs or creating public APIs. Familiarity with Typescript, Node.js, AWS Lambda, and React is also beneficial.

As a Software Engineer for Integrations at Clay, your responsibilities include designing and shipping new integrations with various data providers, collaborating with external partners to define integration requirements, and improving the integrations framework. You'll also be involved in debugging existing integrations to enhance system performance.

Clay boasts an incredible culture characterized by collaboration, empathy, and innovation. As a Software Engineer, Integrations, you'll work closely with diverse teams, contributing to a supportive environment where everyone's ideas are welcomed. In-person work in our vibrant Flatiron office enhances camaraderie among staff.

At Clay, roles and responsibilities grow alongside the company's expansion, offering ample opportunity for personal and professional development. The Software Engineer, Integrations role presents a clear trajectory for advancement as you contribute to meaningful projects that impact our users.

Yes, while Clay values in-person collaboration, there is flexibility for Software Engineers, Integrations to work from home when necessary. This balance allows team members to benefit from both collaborative office culture and personal work environments.

As a Software Engineer for Integrations at Clay, you will work on a variety of projects involving the design and implementation of integrations with data providers. Examples include working with well-documented REST APIs, developing custom data solutions, and improving the overall integrations framework.

Clay prioritizes the well-being of its employees by offering fully funded health insurance, dental and vision coverage, along with mental health support. Paid time off policies encourage team members to disconnect and recharge, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

When discussing your experience with APIs, be specific about the types of APIs you've worked with, whether building them or integrating existing ones. Highlight key projects where you successfully delivered scalable solutions, showcasing your understanding of both technical requirements and user needs.

When focusing on customer needs in integration development, emphasize your approach to gathering feedback and understanding user expectations. Explain how you collaborate with teams to define requirements and how you adapt to evolving user experiences.

Share a specific example of an integration project that posed challenges, explaining the technical difficulties encountered. Describe how you approached problem-solving, the steps you took to overcome the challenge, and the outcome of the project.

Discuss the testing and validation strategies you implement to ensure the quality of integrations. Mention tools or frameworks you utilize for debugging and monitoring, and highlight any best practices that help maintain reliability.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning by discussing how you stay informed about industry trends, relevant technologies, and best practices. Mention any courses, forums, or communities you participate in to enhance your skills.

Talk about the importance of transparent communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Provide examples of how clear communication has led to successful outcomes in your previous projects, especially when managing customer expectations.

Walk through your systematic approach to debugging, starting from identifying the issue through to isolating the root cause. Emphasize the tools and techniques you use, and how you collaborate with the team to resolve the problem efficiently.

Share your passion for integrations and what excites you about the role. Discuss aspects like problem-solving, the impact on customer's workflows, and your enjoyment of collaborating with various teams to achieve common goals.

Highlight your commitment to empathetic communication in resolving disagreements. Discuss how prioritizing understanding and curiosity over confrontation allows for diverse ideas to emerge, helping achieve the best outcomes in team projects.

Name specific tools or frameworks relevant to building integrations, explaining how you’ve applied them in past projects. Mention your experience with them, proficiency levels, and any notable successes achieved using those tools.