Full Stack Software Engineer I

Wave HQ

2d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At Wave, we help small businesses to thrive so the heart of our communities beats stronger. We work in an environment buzzing with creative energy and inspiration. No matter where you are or how you get the job done, you have what you need to be successful and connected. The mark of true success at Wave is the ability to be bold, learn quickly and share your knowledge generously.

Software Engineers at Level 1 work in cross-functional teams alongside Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to bring their engineering skills to bear on exciting business challenges. You will focus on building a strong technical foundation by executing on well-defined tasks, fixing bugs, and contributing to feature development.

Engineering Teams at Wave:
At our company, we hire for the organization first. While you will be placed on a specific team—such as Payroll, Accounting, Payments, or Core Platform—our fluid structure means you may move between teams as business needs evolve, allowing you to gain broad exposure to different domains.

Requirements

• 1+ years’ of professional experience with modern web programming languages (Python, React, etc.)
• Degree in Computer Science, or related.
• Foundational exposure to fullstack development, with a basic understanding of how frontend interfaces interact with backend APIs and databases.
• Interest in working on technical projects from inception to delivery.
• Feeling right at home in the terminal and comfortable with basic version control (Git).Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Availability for occasional on-call requirements outside of standard business hours as you learn to monitor and support production systems.

Responsibilities

• Feature Execution: Deliver high-quality code for features and bug fixes as defined by your team’s sprint goals.
• Code Quality: Write clear, concise, and well-tested code.
• Testing & Maintenance: Implement unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and assist in maintaining existing codebases.
• Collaboration: Actively participate in team rituals and engage in peer code reviews to learn from more senior engineers.

Benefits

• Bonus Structure
• Employer-paid Benefits Plan
• Health & Wellness Flex Account
• Professional Development Account
• Wellness Days
• Holiday Shutdown
• Wave Days (extra vacation days in the summer)
• Get A-Wave Program (work from anywhere in the world up to 90 days)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level