Sr. Software Engineer I (Remote Eligible in Bulgaria)

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday.

As a global leader in Collaborative Work Management and with a market cap of $10bn we’ve experienced incredible growth in EMEA, expanding from 1 team and 3 engineers in 2018 to 9 teams with over 70 engineers in 2024. As we expand into Bulgaria and build out a new operation, we're searching for talented and motivated Senior Software Engineers who are passionate about continuous learning and eager to grow along with us in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This position will be employed through a third-party employer of record initially, with the intention to convert to full time employment directly with Smartsheet once our entity in Bulgaria is established (in H1 2025). You will report to an engineering leader located in Bulgaria.

You Will:

• Work on all areas of software development, including front-end, back-end, cloud infrastructure, and test automation.
• Drive high standards for internal services and open-source tools, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Deploy services and infrastructure changes frequently in an agile environment using full CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to product development across ideation, customer engagement, planning, design, execution, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and UX researchers.
• Mentor junior engineers, demonstrating how to balance customer delivery with high coding and infrastructure standards.
• Apply innovative approaches to problem-solving and validate both your ideas and those of your teammates.
• Define success for your team and the features you help build and ship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, C, Node.js, or Ruby on Rails.
• Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, and coding best practices.
• Curiosity and a desire to understand how things work, with the ability to get to the root of complex problems.
• Strong communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A supportive mindset, willing to mentor and help colleagues get unstuck.
• Passion for quality, taking pride in building reliable, high-performance software.
• Empathy for users, able to translate customer feedback into effective solutions.
• A growth mindset, viewing bugs, mistakes, and challenges as learning opportunities.
• Legally eligible to work in Bulgaria on an ongoing basis.
• Fluency in English is required.

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

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