Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at our company, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated web applications using technologies such as TypeScript, React, and GraphQL. This includes gathering and analyzing requirements, implementing features utilizing large language models (LLMs), optimizing performance, and ensuring the scalability of applications. Additionally, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain automated testing and deployment processes.

To be considered for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer position, you should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Ideally, you’ll have at least 5 years of professional experience in software development focusing on full-stack architecture. Familiarity with TypeScript, React, GraphQL, cloud computing platforms like GCP or AWS, and strong problem-solving skills will enhance your application.

While experience with large language models (LLMs) is considered a bonus for the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer role, it isn't a strict requirement. However, being able to leverage LLMs to enhance user experience will be a key aspect of the role, making familiarity with this technology advantageous.

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package for Senior Full-Stack Software Engineers, including a stock option plan, health care plans (medical, dental, and vision), long-term disability insurance, retirement plan (401k), family leave options, and generous paid time off for vacations, sick time, and public holidays. We also support flexible work-from-home arrangements!

Yes, this position is fully remote! However, we do prefer candidates who are in time zones that can accommodate overlap with our headquarters in Mountain View, CA. This helps facilitate collaboration and communication across teams.

When answering this question, highlight your experience with key technologies that are relevant to the role, such as TypeScript, React, GraphQL, and any backend experience with Node.js or Django. Illustrate how you have used these technologies in previous projects to enhance user experience and business operations.

Use this opportunity to discuss a project that showcases your problem-solving and technical skills. Describe the challenges faced, the technologies employed, and the outcomes achieved. Emphasizing your role and contributions will help interviewers see your capabilities.

Discuss your understanding of performance metrics and techniques you use to enhance application performance. Mention specific strategies like code optimization, efficient API integration, and using caching techniques. Providing an example of past experiences in performance optimization can strengthen your response.

Explain your methods for staying abreast of industry trends. This could include following relevant blogs, participating in webinars, attending conferences, or engaging with communities on platforms such as GitHub or Stack Overflow. Share examples of how you’ve implemented new trends in your work, particularly in TypeScript, GraphQL, or LLMs.

For this question, detail a specific instance where you encountered a challenging issue. Explain the troubleshooting steps taken, the resolution process, and the final outcome. Emphasize your analytical skills and problem-solving approach throughout the discussion.

Detail your experience working with APIs, focusing on your proficiency in creating, consuming, and integrating them into applications. Discuss any relevant frameworks you’ve worked with, like GraphQL, and underscore the importance of APIs in modern software development.

Talk about your experience with version control systems like Git, explaining how you use branching strategies to manage code and collaborate with teammates. Highlight any tools you use for managing pull requests and code reviews to ensure a smooth development process.

Elaborate on your experience with cloud platforms, mentioning specific services you’ve used (such as AWS or Azure). Discuss how you’ve deployed applications on the cloud, managed scalability, and ensured security throughout the development process.

Focus on the importance of automated testing and code reviews in maintaining quality. Mention your experience with different testing frameworks and methodologies you employ to ensure bugs are caught before deployment, thereby improving overall software quality.

In answering this question, tailor your response by highlighting your admiration for the company's projects, cultural values, and your excitement to contribute to their innovative solutions. Show how your skills align with the company’s goals and how you envision your role contributing to their success.