Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Department: R&D
Location: Remote - San Francisco, Remote - New York, Remote - Seattle, Remote - Toronto
Compensation: $150K – $250K • Offers Equity • Multiple Ranges
Employment Type: FullTime
About WorkWhile
WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability.
WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules.
We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work.
What you'll do
Collaborate closely with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, impactful features that serve both workers and businesses
Take the lead on key initiatives, guiding projects from design through implementation, delivery and ongoing improvement
Help shape our technical systems, internal tools, and team culture as we continue to grow
Balance pragmatism with care - aiming for scalable, maintainable solutions that meet real user needs
Support and mentor teammates, helping foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture
What we're looking for
Deep experience in backend development (Python), with an understanding of how backend systems support product and user-facing experiences
A thoughtful approach to technical leadership, including experience leading projects or product areas
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Interest in contributing to a supportive, mission-driven team where autonomy and trust are valued
Experience mentoring others or helping grow a team is a plus
Engineering @ WorkWhile
We’re a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others
We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun
We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players
We deal in outcomes, not projects
Read more about our team at https://tech.workwhile.ai/
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work culture with office hubs in SF, NY, Seattle & Toronto
In-person company offsites
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible time off
401(k) with employer match
WFH stipend to support your home office needs
WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!
WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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