Senior Software Engineer (Austin, TX)

LibLab is an engineering company, by developers for developers. We provide a missing pillar of core internet infrastructure, and we hire people with a broad set of technical skills (and from a wide variety of backgrounds) to build that. We want people who are ready to take on some of the most challenging problems in the industry – from reliably handling millions of API requests per day, to architecting best-in class open-source SDKs and client libraries.

Our office is located in northwest Austin (close to Ceder Park).

About the Role

We are seeking Senior Software Engineers who are versatile and willing to work in different parts of the stack, in different programming languages, and are comfortable engaging with customers when needed. The role requires out of the box thinking, strong engineering background, and previous background in startups. The ideal candidate is proficient in at least 2 languages with one of them being TypeScript, and the other being either Python, Java, Go, C#, or PHP.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain software using TypeScript.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across various programming languages and technologies.

• Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and provide technical support when required.

• Mentor and guide other engineers, promoting best practices in software development.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and maintainable systems.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into our products where applicable.

• Contribute to the overall architecture and technical strategy of the company.

You’ll Be a Good Fit If you have

• 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in a startup environment.

• Strong technical skills and experience working with developer tools and APIs.

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including TypeScript.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Located in Austin, Texas, and willing to work in the office twice a week.

Nice to have

• Deep technical expertise in SDKs and Docs.

• Experience creating technical content, such as documentation and tutorials.

• Experience working in a distributed organization, and ability to collaborate with teams in different time zones and cultures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity options.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.