[Remote] Software Engineer

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Spoiler Alert is a CPG and retail tech company focused on transforming surplus inventory into opportunities for retailers. They are seeking a Software Engineer to build a platform that enhances how CPG suppliers and retail buyers transact, utilizing AI-powered tools to improve operational efficiency. Responsibilities Design, write, review, test, and deploy code across our stack with quality and velocity, effectively incorporating AI coding tools productively and responsibly based on product needs and technical understanding Develop and extend automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test suites Collaborate on data modeling, application architecture, and technology decisions including what’s working, not working, and ideas for how to improve Thoughtfully plan and estimate development, communicating tradeoffs and risks early Participate in shared support duties and help maintain the reliability of our systems Contribute to pod feature definition, design, and technical direction, not just execute against it Improve documentation and knowledge sharing across the Engineering team Partner with Product and Design to understand what we're building and why, and bring technical perspective into those conversations early Actively seek mentorship and provide it where you can Use Friday focus time to build skills that matter to your growth and our roadmap Participate in learning and growth opportunities — book clubs, tech guru sessions, share & tells Deepen your understanding of Spoiler Alert's industry, customers, and mission over time Skills 2+ years of professional software engineering experience Solid fundamentals you commit clean, tested, maintainable code and take ownership of what you ship AI-native chops you productively integrate AI into your development workflows to build with curiosity and strong opinions loosely held Experience with web application development across the stack, comfortable contributing to both backend and frontend work (we use TypeScript, React, Express) Familiarity with data modeling and working with databases (we use MongoDB) Effective collaborator and communicator across engineering, product, data, and design Experience differentiators food and beverage or CPG industry background Marketplace or auction-based platform experience Applied AI/ML feature development Strong test engineering practices Benefits Remote-first environment, with co-working access for locals in BOS, NYC, & DEN Competitive salary and stock option packages Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance plans Climate-focused, pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options 12-16 weeks of paid parental leave + flex return to work 15+ company holidays, including an "End of Year Reset Week" 20 vacation days and 10 sick days per year Focus Fridays (no meetings after 1PM local) Summer Fridays (1/2 day) Paid volunteer outings and civic engagement leave Annual flex funds for remote work needs, learning & development, and socializing with colleagues Company-sponsored $500 FSA contribution Company Overview Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company helping perishable CPG brands manage excess and slow-moving inventory It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https//www.spoileralert.com/.

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