cubesoftware.com
Senior Backend Engineer
cubesoftware.com, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Cube is on a mission to help every company hit their numbers.The world has evolved, but business planning has not. Most Finance teams still manage their planning and analysis in spreadsheets, yet the ones who replace them end up going back over 80% of the time. Cube is a cloud-based FP&A platform that helps companies hit their numbers without sacrificing their spreadsheets.Cube is backed by top-tier investors such as Battery Ventures and Mayfield. Together, we’re building a culture that challenges and celebrates everyone with a path to growth. We’re guided by our company values to stay Nimble, keep our approach focused and Simple, create Joyful moments for ourselves and our customers, remember that we’re all Human, and be as Impactful as we can! As we enter our next phase of growth, we believe having the right Cubers on our team will be the reason we win.About the Role:Cube is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Engineering Team. We at Cube are motivated by supporting people in typically unsung roles like Finance. Our goal as a company is to create an extremely simple and straightforward product in an industry (Financial Planning and Analysis, FP&A) that deals with complex data and modeling. Simply stated, “We’re on a mission to help every company hit their numbers.”As a team, we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership across the team and foster a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and great communication and collaboration.As a valued member of our team, you’ll partner closely with our Engineering and Product teammates, as well as our Marketing and Customer Success Teams. You’ll report to one of our Engineering Managers.This is a great opportunity to come into a focused team and build out processes and structures that will elevate the entire Engineering department.Tech StackOur front-end is written in JavaScript/TypeScript and built using React/GraphQL.Our backend is written in Python and built using Django.Our infrastructure is hosted within AWS and follows the well-architected framework.Our processes are driven by automation, experimentation, observability, and security.HOW YOU’LL RAMP:
By Day 30:
Introduction and Onboarding:
As a senior engineer, immerse yourself in our team culture and values. Get an overview of Cube software and its key features for a solid foundation.Code Review and Technical Onboarding:
Dive into Cube's codebase, learn our testing framework and best practices. Participate in code reviews for high code quality. Access comprehensive documentation and resources for deeper understanding.Active Participation in Agile Practices:
Engage in our team's agile and Scrum practices. Collaborate closely with peers, define tasks, communicate effectively, and prioritize work for success.By Day 60:
Collaboration and Integration:
Integrate seamlessly into the team as a valued collaborator. Foster open communication and respect for all input.Technical Excellence and Continuous Improvement:
Embrace a resilient mindset, driving software improvements. Enhance functionality and contribute to Cube's growth.Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing:
Become a trusted mentor, fostering learning and collaboration. Support team growth and knowledge sharing.By Day 90:
Technical Strategy:
You will provide valuable feedback and ideas that align with the organization's technical strategy, shaping the team's direction.Continuous Improvement and Product Expertise:
You will actively seek personal growth, driving innovation and improving Cube's software through your deep understanding of its features.What you’ll be doing:Consistently writing production-ready code that is easily testable, easily understood by other engineers, and accounts for edge cases and errors.Own the observability and monitoring for their teams' domain and uses data to suggest improvements.Offering honest, accurate critique and ensures that feedback is always used for growth through respectful conversation and collaboration.Nurture an environment of continuous growth within your team by providing motivation, mentorship, and learning opportunities.Take ownership of the practices and processes within your team and constantly focus on their improvement.Foster a culture of goal setting within your team and ensure everyone is continuously working towards their goals.Build a psychologically safe environment where everyone on your team feels comfortable giving and receiving open and honest feedback.Who you are:Exceptional communication skills and can communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience creating and maintaining high-performing software in a remote-first environment.Extensive experience with one or more of the following technologies: Python, Django, MySQL, AWS.Proven track record of delivering well-designed, well-tested, and performant software solutions within an agile environment.The base salary range for this role is: $144,000 - $170,000 USD. This range is applicable for candidates who are commutable to our New York office or are located in the Bay Area.The expectations above are meant to represent the ideal candidate, but if you don’t meet all of them and think you’d be a great fit for this role, please apply. This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States. Immigration sponsorship is not available at this time.BenefitsOur flexible paid vacation and sick/mental health time guidelines help you get the time and space you need.We have a number of Flex Days built in throughout the year when everyone at Cube can use the day to catch up on a project, take a customer call/demo, or recharge at home or in your community.We offer stock options to all full-time employees of Cube, as we want you to be connected to the success of the company.We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance options, including FSA/HSA options plus free memberships to OneMedical, Teledoc, and Talkspace.We give up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.We offer each Cuber a $100 learning budget to spend on books, classes, or events that support your development.You’ll be joining an experienced team of tech startup leaders who are eager to work with you and provide support and mentorship!You’ll work for a company that our customers are truly excited about!Our Company ValuesNimble:
Our flexibility is an asset. It means we’re always learning, staying receptive to feedback, and making changes quickly. We learn from our customers just like they learn from us.Simple:
We’re thoughtful and make decisions that favor quality over quantity. Focus is our focus. To quote Einstein, “If you can't explain it simply you don't understand it well enough.
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By Day 30:
Introduction and Onboarding:
As a senior engineer, immerse yourself in our team culture and values. Get an overview of Cube software and its key features for a solid foundation.Code Review and Technical Onboarding:
Dive into Cube's codebase, learn our testing framework and best practices. Participate in code reviews for high code quality. Access comprehensive documentation and resources for deeper understanding.Active Participation in Agile Practices:
Engage in our team's agile and Scrum practices. Collaborate closely with peers, define tasks, communicate effectively, and prioritize work for success.By Day 60:
Collaboration and Integration:
Integrate seamlessly into the team as a valued collaborator. Foster open communication and respect for all input.Technical Excellence and Continuous Improvement:
Embrace a resilient mindset, driving software improvements. Enhance functionality and contribute to Cube's growth.Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing:
Become a trusted mentor, fostering learning and collaboration. Support team growth and knowledge sharing.By Day 90:
Technical Strategy:
You will provide valuable feedback and ideas that align with the organization's technical strategy, shaping the team's direction.Continuous Improvement and Product Expertise:
You will actively seek personal growth, driving innovation and improving Cube's software through your deep understanding of its features.What you’ll be doing:Consistently writing production-ready code that is easily testable, easily understood by other engineers, and accounts for edge cases and errors.Own the observability and monitoring for their teams' domain and uses data to suggest improvements.Offering honest, accurate critique and ensures that feedback is always used for growth through respectful conversation and collaboration.Nurture an environment of continuous growth within your team by providing motivation, mentorship, and learning opportunities.Take ownership of the practices and processes within your team and constantly focus on their improvement.Foster a culture of goal setting within your team and ensure everyone is continuously working towards their goals.Build a psychologically safe environment where everyone on your team feels comfortable giving and receiving open and honest feedback.Who you are:Exceptional communication skills and can communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience creating and maintaining high-performing software in a remote-first environment.Extensive experience with one or more of the following technologies: Python, Django, MySQL, AWS.Proven track record of delivering well-designed, well-tested, and performant software solutions within an agile environment.The base salary range for this role is: $144,000 - $170,000 USD. This range is applicable for candidates who are commutable to our New York office or are located in the Bay Area.The expectations above are meant to represent the ideal candidate, but if you don’t meet all of them and think you’d be a great fit for this role, please apply. This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States. Immigration sponsorship is not available at this time.BenefitsOur flexible paid vacation and sick/mental health time guidelines help you get the time and space you need.We have a number of Flex Days built in throughout the year when everyone at Cube can use the day to catch up on a project, take a customer call/demo, or recharge at home or in your community.We offer stock options to all full-time employees of Cube, as we want you to be connected to the success of the company.We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance options, including FSA/HSA options plus free memberships to OneMedical, Teledoc, and Talkspace.We give up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.We offer each Cuber a $100 learning budget to spend on books, classes, or events that support your development.You’ll be joining an experienced team of tech startup leaders who are eager to work with you and provide support and mentorship!You’ll work for a company that our customers are truly excited about!Our Company ValuesNimble:
Our flexibility is an asset. It means we’re always learning, staying receptive to feedback, and making changes quickly. We learn from our customers just like they learn from us.Simple:
We’re thoughtful and make decisions that favor quality over quantity. Focus is our focus. To quote Einstein, “If you can't explain it simply you don't understand it well enough.
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