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Software Engineer, Platform

Remote - U.S.

Description

Sprout Social is looking to hire a Software Engineer, Platform to the Engineering team.

What you’ll do

  • Develop, support, maintain, and deploy software platform solutions
  • Lead product and technical roadmaps, including design, development and implementation of distributed systems
  • Identify performance bottlenecks to improve processes, systems, and tools and release to production
  • Work with product managers, UX developers, back-end and front-end engineers to lead feature delivery
  • Partner with other engineers to iterate on existing technical strategy

Position based in Chicago, IL (remote work anywhere in U.S. permitted).

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Demonstrated experience with: NewsWhip platform; object-oriented programming languages (Java/Python/C#/C++); Scala/functional programing languages; design, development, and implementation of distributed systems; cloud technologies (AWS/GCP); and SQL/NoSQL databases

Our Benefits Program 

We’re proud to regularly be recognized for our team, product, and culture. We invest in our team with a comprehensive, competitive benefits program:

  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental (high/low plans), and vision (Eyemed) insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents, including coaching, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions (a 3% total match).
  • Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance for your peace of mind.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy, supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days throughout the year.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents to support you in expanding your family.
  • Annual Lifestyle Stipend: A $1,000 USD annual Lifestyle Spending Account to spend on your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
  • Work From Home Support: A one-time $550 USD stipend to set up your home office, plus a monthly $50 USD stipend for internet.
  • Giving Back: 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually, plus a $100 annual match for your charitable donations.
  • Additional Financial Perks: Access to pre-tax commuter benefits, subsidized child/eldercare (Care.com), discounted pet insurance (Figo), and no-cost personalized financial wellness support through Your Money Line.

*This list is for informational purposes only. Benefit offerings are discretionary and subject to change and do not constitute a contract or guarantee of benefits.

Our salary ranges reflect the expected earning potential for this role. Individual pay is based on geographic zone, relevant experience, and skills.

Our current hiring range for this role: $171,200 – $256,800 annually. Offers are made within this range, with opportunities to grow within the broader band based on performance and impact.

This range was determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set equitable, consistent, and competitive ranges. We also evaluate compensation bi-annually, identify any changes in the market and make adjustments to our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.

Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on identity- race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Because Sprout Social is a federal contractor, we affirmatively recruit individuals with a disability and protected veterans. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our latest DEI Report.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the interview process or to submit your application, please email us at accommodations@sproutsocial.com. Include the nature of your request and your preferred contact information. We'll do everything we can to support your success during our recruitment process while upholding your privacy. Please note that only inquiries regarding accommodations will receive a response from this email address; other inquiries will not be addressed (e.g., you send your resume but are not requesting an accommodation). 

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here (1) Equal Opportunity Employment Poster and (2) Sprout Social's Affirmative Action Statement. 

Additionally, Sprout Social participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. 

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