Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Hyrecar
Exempt; Full-Time, RegularRemote (Pacific time zone hours)
Who We Are:
HyreCar is a dynamic carsharing marketplace that powers the gig economy. Through the HyreCar platform, drivers needing vehicles for rideshare and other gig work can connect with owners and fleet operators who have vehicles available for rent. By providing drivers with access to vehicles and owners with access to demand, HyreCar empowers both sides of the marketplace to participate in and benefit from the growing gig economy.In 2023, HyreCar was acquired by Getaround, the world's leading carsharing platform, which boasts millions of users across 950 cities in 7 countries.
This acquisition expands our ability to serve the gig economy and enhances Getaround's extensive global network.To realize our vision of a world where all cars are shared, we need a strong team to help us disrupt car ownership. We seek individuals who are curious, positive, and engaged; who can adapt and learn quickly; and who have the skills and intelligence to achieve their goals autonomously while embracing collaboration and generosity. Regardless of your role, background, or experience level, we believe every team member can make a significant impact.
Your Mission:
As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Hyrecar, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and enhancement of our carsharing marketplace. Your mission is to contribute to the entire ecosystem, encompassing the marketplace, drivers, owners, backoffice, on the frontend, and backend. This is a generalist position where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and touch all aspects of the platform.This is a remote position, but the candidate must be available to work during
Pacific time zone
hours, with a couple of hours of overlap every day to work with our Paris office.
What You’ll Do: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following)
- Build New Features: Take features from initial exploration through conception, development, testing/QA, release, documentation, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code, adhering to best practices.
- Architectural Development: Contribute to shaping the team's vision by using continuous refactoring to build a more decoupled architecture and create user-friendly abstractions for other developers.
- Code Reviews: Review your peers' code to share knowledge and ensure code updates meet our product and tech standards.
- Technical Expertise: Provide technical insights for estimating and prioritizing the most valuable features.
- Team Rituals: Participate in team rituals to refine processes, manage day-to-day requests, explore, and estimate upcoming work.
Tech Stack:
- Backend: Node.JS, Typescript, GraphQL
- Infrastructure: AWS Lambda, Terraform, ECS, SQS, SNS, Datadog
- Database: Mongo, PostgreSQL
- Frontend: Typescript, React
Who You'll Work With:
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and cross-functional teams on a daily basis.
- Work closely with Amit, the VP of Engineering at Hyrecar,and Michael, the Global VP of Engineering at Getaround, and other team members.
- Engage with developers and technical teams across different regions, including Europe.
What You'll Bring: Education & Experience (required)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and Architect.
- Proficiency in technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.
- Strong back-end development skills with experience in languages like Node.js and Typescript.
- Expertise in database design and management with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, architecture principles, and best practices.
- Self Driven with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
What You'll Bring: Skills & Abilities (required)
- Proven Experience: Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with strong back-end development skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL, and proficiency in frontend technologies and frameworks like React.
- Database Skills: Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Meticulous Engineering: You prioritize reliability in the backend services you create, maintaining a meticulous engineering approach.
- System Design: Good understanding of system design, data structures, and overall architecture.
- Communication: Strong communication skills in English, essential for collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical team members, including fully remote colleagues.
- Detail-Oriented: Capable of challenging specifications and always ready to offer solutions. You balance technical and business needs effectively.
- User Focused: You understand that the ultimate goal is to enhance user value through your contributions.
- Team Player: You have an egoless programming mindset and can take constructive feedback on the code you produce.
Additional Awesomeness: (preferred, but not required)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools like Terraform, including CI/CD pipelines.
- If you don't tick all the boxes but still believe you'd be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills and experiences, and we're always looking for fresh perspectives that can drive innovation and growth.
Work Environment:
- Typical work environment includes desktop computing work using typical desktop computing equipment (laptop, keyboard, mouse, monitors, desk, chair) in a home office environment and/or other remote workspace environment.
Physical Demands:
- Available for occasional morning discussions with our European team members.
- Ability to sit and use typical desktop computing workspace equipment for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity to operate a desktop computing workstation.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using virtual tools like email, Google Meet, and Slack.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, if required.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Getaround Benefits & Perks:
- 🌎 Remote first workplace and flexible work hours. We mean it!
- 💰 Competitive salary, 401(k) plan, and generous stock options to help you plan and save for retirement.
- 🏖 Open PTO policy and two annual ⚡Recharge Weeks to help you reset and recharge.
- 💫 Healthcare plans include medical, dental, and vision to take excellent care of you and your family.
- 🛟 Health Spending (HSA) and Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts allowing you to allocate pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses.
- ❤️🩹 Employee Assistance & Wellness Support Program (EAP) and access to a variety of wellbeing support resources.
- 📝 Annual Work Smarter Stipend to optimize the efficiency of your remote workspace.
- 🎒 Self-Directed Development Incentive to support you with your professional development goals.
- 💻 Virtual events to connect with your fellow Getarounders, including educational speakers, cooking sessions, game nights, mixology classes, and more!
- 🤝 A company culture that keeps Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion top of mind, thanks to our dedicated Task Force. We are committed to being a place where you’re empowered to bring your full self to work.
- 🗓 Monthly Getaround credits and discounts for you, your friends, and your family.
- 🏆 Employee Recognition, Anniversary programs, and much more!
$150,000 - $175,000 a year*Actual compensation within the range may vary based on position level, knowledge, skills, experience, training, and geographic location.We Are Getarounders!Getaround is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Getaround is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding status, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability (including physical or mental disability, medical condition, or medical leave), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Getaround will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability, please contact People Operations at peopleops@getaround.com to request an accommodation.This EEO statement reaffirms our commitment to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, in accordance with all applicable laws.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities at Getaround.At Getaround, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no matter your race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, your perspective has value. Come join us in continuing to make Getaround a great place to work!Apply for this job
