Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer - remote

Racket
Posted 3 years ago
Racket is the easiest way to record, publish, and distribute audio content.

We're backed by some of the best investors in the industry. We're headquartered in LA and remote-friendly. We're a growing global team on an ambitious mission.

We are looking for a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join our dev team. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and self-motivated with a proven track record in delivering modern applications (particularly using Ruby). Beyond strong technical skills, we are looking for someone with mature communication skills and the desire to be a part of a cooperative development effort.

This role will grow into opportunities to work on other tech stacks and other projects - as a small company you'll always have the opportunity to work on new challenges.

Sound like the future you want to build? Here’s a little more of what we’re looking for…

You'll:
  • Work directly with everyone on our core team
  • Have a meaningful impact on the direction and development of the product
  • Find solutions with your right-brain;test solutions with your left-brain
  • Take concepts from idea to dev-ready single-handedly
  • Create weird and delightful experiences on Racket

You should:
  • Have at least 4 years experience as an engineer. 
  • Be fluent in Ruby, Javascript, and at least 1 other language.
  • Have experience creating RESTful APIs for integration with mobile apps and websites.
  • Understand object-oriented design, design patterns and how they apply to Ruby.
  • Understand the importance of both speed and quality, and the trade-offs of choosing one over the other.
  • Be a strong communicator. You will be expected to have opinions on the product and share them with the team.
  • Bonus points if you have experience building iOS or Android apps!
We’ll provide:

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Health insurance
  • Apple equipment
  • A WFH stipend
  • Unlimited PTO
  • A 'scout' fund of $30K/year that you can invest in startups and earn carry on