Software Engineer, Core Applications

As a Software Engineer at NetBox Labs, you'll be responsible for developing major components of our network automation solutions. This includes working on projects such as NetBox and pynetbox, building and maintaining REST APIs, and ensuring the intuitive design of our admin user interfaces. Furthermore, you'll collaborate closely with product owners and other teams, ensuring that our applications seamlessly integrate and deliver superior user experiences.

To qualify for the Software Engineer position at NetBox Labs, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, particularly with Python and Django. Experience in building REST APIs and modern UI is also essential. Familiarity with CI/CD practices, GitHub workflows, and excellent communication skills are required, while knowledge of network automation would be a significant plus.

In the Software Engineer role at NetBox Labs, you will engage with various technologies, including Python, Django, HTMX for full-stack applications, and JavaScript frameworks like Alpine.js. Knowledge of CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS will serve you well. Other tools include GitHub, for version control, and Google Apps, Slack, and Notion for team collaboration.

NetBox Labs fosters a culture that encourages problem ownership, innovative thinking, and meticulous attention to detail. We prioritize strong communication and maintain an open and transparent atmosphere, ideal for collaborative projects. As a remote-first organization, we utilize modern collaboration tools and host annual company events, allowing our diverse team to connect and share insights across the globe.

As a Software Engineer at NetBox Labs, you'll work on impactful projects such as the NetBox core application, contribute to open-source initiatives, and develop new features for our SaaS products. You'll also engage with projects focused on network automation tools and observability platforms, supporting a vibrant community of users and contributors through innovative software solutions.

When answering this question, be specific about the projects you've worked on using Python and Django. Discuss the complexities you encountered and how you resolved challenges, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and ability to write clean, maintainable code.

In your response, outline your development process for REST APIs, including planning, designing endpoints, and ensuring security. Highlight any standards or best practices you follow, and be prepared to discuss a specific API you've worked on, including any challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Explain your familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows. Discuss how you’ve used them to streamline development processes, improve code quality, and reduce deployment errors. Providing examples of specific projects where you implemented CI/CD can strengthen your answer.

When responding, share a concrete example illustrating how you collaborated with product owners to deliver a successful feature or project. Discuss the process of gathering requirements, implementing feedback, and the outcome resulting from your teamwork.

Mention practices such as code reviews, unit testing, and using linters. Discuss how these strategies have improved your projects' reliability and maintainability, and provide examples of how you've implemented them in the past.

Focus on your approach to designing user-friendly interfaces. Talk about user experience principles you consider, tools and frameworks you've utilized, and specific challenges you've addressed while creating intuitive UI solutions.

Use this opportunity to showcase your passion for open-source by discussing contributions to projects like NetBox. Outline the nature of your involvement, the impact it had, and any collaborative experiences with the community that highlight your teamwork and communication skills.

Discuss your experience with specific JavaScript frameworks, mentioning how you've utilized them to enhance user interactions and functionality in your applications. Be sure to provide examples of successful integrations that improved the user experience.

Share your methods for effective task prioritization, such as utilizing project management tools or methodologies like Agile. Provide examples from your experience where prioritizing tasks led to efficient project completion.

Express your enthusiasm for network automation and how it aligns with your professional goals. Share what excites you specifically about working with NetBox Labs and contributing to its innovative projects, highlighting your passion for technology and community engagement.