Smartsheet
Senior Software Engineer I - Learn Team (Remote Eligible)
Job Summary
This role involves building scalable backend services and maintaining graph databases using modern cloud technologies like AWS. The engineer will work on distributed systems, support data pipelines, and develop robust APIs, contributing to the company's AI features and complex data relationships. The position requires extensive experience in backend programming, cloud infrastructure, and system design, with opportunities for mentoring and collaboration. It offers comprehensive benefits, remote work options, and a focus on professional growth.
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Job Description
Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer I for the Learn team. A key component of this team's domain is a graph database used as the foundation in unlocking complex data relationships to drive innovative AI features across the organization. Along with the graph database, the learn team offers full stack ownership, building and maintaining intuitive frontend interfaces along with robust backend services all leveraging modern AWS cloud technologies. This breadth of work fosters a deep sense of ownership, rapid iteration, and the ability to deliver impactful work.
You will report to our Sr. Manager of Engineering located in our Bellevue, WA office, or you may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.
You Will:
- Build scalable backend services for the next generation of applications at Smartsheet (Python, Java, Scala)
- Build, support, and maintain graph databases including data pipelines, infrastructure deployment, and writing performant graph queries for APIs
- Solve challenging distributed systems problems and work with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS)
- Take part in code reviews and architectural discussions as you work with other software engineers and product managers
- Take a leading role in designing key areas of scalable, performant systems
- Be outspoken in suggesting operational improvements
- Mentor junior engineers on code quality and other industry best practices
- Forge a strong partnership with product management and other key areas of the business
You Have:
- 5+ years software development experience building highly scalable, highly available applications
- 5+ years of programming experience with backend technologies such Python, Java, or Scala
- 2+ years of experience with building and supporting data pipelines in databases such as Snowflake
- 2+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis
Current US Perks & Benefits:
- HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.
Get to Know Us:
At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us!
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.
If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.
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