Senior Software Engineer (Elixir)

Description:

• Level All is a fast-growing media and technology company that supports students, adults, and educators in creating personalized plans for success.
• The company’s platform combines expert content with personalized support to help students navigate their educational journeys.
• The Senior Elixir Software Engineer will contribute to the core web platform and supporting applications built in Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, Ash, TypeScript, and Tailwind, backed by a Postgres database.
• The role involves collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to ship new features that enhance the platform's engagement and value.
• The Engineering team emphasizes collaboration, including pairing, code reviews, and discussions on process improvements.
• As a senior engineer, the individual will lead projects and mentor other engineers.
• Responsibilities include fixing bugs, improving code quality, addressing technical debt, and reducing complexity.
• This is a full-time regular employment opportunity, with hybrid or remote options available for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least five years of professional software engineering experience.
• A minimum of four years of experience working with Elixir (or another functional language) in production is required.
• A solid understanding of OTP is necessary.
• Experience in building web applications with Phoenix and LiveView is essential.
• Candidates should have experience designing and consuming APIs.
• Experience working with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, is required.
• A strong appreciation for automated tests and a testing culture is necessary.
• Candidates should possess a product mindset and be driven by helping users.
• Understanding that software engineering is a team effort and enjoying communication and collaboration with the team is important.
• Candidates should be excited to work in a startup environment with agile-ish processes.
• Previous experience working on a remote or hybrid team is preferred.

Benefits:

• Employees can work in a hybrid or fully remote capacity within the US.
• The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, with cash options in lieu of certain benefits.
• Employees receive three weeks of vacation per calendar year, in addition to 11 holidays and 5 sick days.
• An employee assistance program and legal assistance are provided.
• A pre-tax transit/commuter benefit is available.
• The annual total compensation for this position is expected to be between $150,000 - $175,000, with potential for performance-based salary increases and eligibility for stock-based compensation and/or variable pay programs.