TITLE: Senior Software Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Software Engineering Manager
WHO WE ARE:
Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.
About the Role
Senior Software Engineers serve as leaders within the team, guiding best practices and fostering growth among peers. Responsibilities include introducing new coding standards, driving technical excellence, and mentoring other engineers to enhance their skills and contributions.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Deliver organized, reliable, high-performance, and thoroughly tested code within established timelines, ensuring alignment with team and company objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement technical solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
- Actively participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain high-quality standards across the engineering team.
- Continuously explore and implement new technologies, tools, and frameworks to optimize development processes and product performance.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth within the team.
- Take on additional duties as assigned to support the department's efficiency and contribute to making Thistle a great place to work.
Qualifications
Who You Are
- Experienced Leader: You have a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable software solutions, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development and a history of mentoring team members.
- Problem-Solver: You excel at identifying complex technical challenges and developing innovative, effective solutions.
- Collaborative Communicator: You thrive in cross-functional teams, clearly articulating ideas and building strong relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptable Innovator: You stay ahead of industry trends, exploring new tools and technologies to improve processes and deliver impactful results.
- Detail-Oriented: You are meticulous in your work, ensuring your code is reliable, performant, and maintainable.
- Customer-Centric: You approach engineering with the end user in mind, striving to create seamless and impactful experiences.
- Passionate Mentor: You enjoy guiding and empowering others, fostering a supportive environment where team members can grow and excel.
- Driven by Impact: You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company and to build technology that makes a difference.
Our Culture
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”), including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, hairstyles, hair texture, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
5+ years hands-on software development experience; proven track record designing scalable solutions; mentoring experience; collaborative communication; detail-oriented; customer-centric.
Key Responsibilities
- writing code
- mentoring engineers
- reviewing code
Job Details
- Category: Software Development
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 148,000 – 175,000 / year
- Languages: English
About Thistle Health Inc
A company delivering fully prepared, healthy meals and organic juices to improve nutrition and sustainability. — Industry: Information Technology