Senior Software Developer
Substantial
Senior Software Developer
Substantial
Consulting studio delivering research-driven design
Substantial builds the software companies run on, and the products and services they offer. Our product and engineering teams work with growth-stage companies and large enterprises, using leading-edge technology where it helps and proven technology where it matters.
As a Senior Software Developer, you will own complex parts of a product or system and take them from an unclear starting point through to production. You will work in a small team on client work that matters to the business, making product and technical decisions alongside the client.
Design, build, and ship production software inside client engagements, from core operational systems to new products and services.
Own complex or ambiguous areas of a product or system, from shaping the problem through to release.
Make and explain important architecture and product trade-offs.
Anticipate production risks and failure modes, and follow up on how your work performs after launch.
Work directly with clients, designers, and other engineers to decide what to build and what not to build.
Mentor peers and raise the quality of your team's decisions through code review.
A track record of building and shipping production software, including what happened after release.
Solid architecture and system design skills, with depth in at least one area and comfort across the stack.
Sound judgment on technical trade-offs, and the ability to explain your reasoning.
An understanding of the user and business needs behind the work.
Clear communication with engineers, non-engineers, and clients.
Fluency with modern tools, including AI, while keeping a high bar for quality.
You will work on a wide range of software problems, often at the leading edge, with the stability of an established company. You will work directly with clients and experienced peers, with the autonomy to make real decisions and take them through to production.
The salary range for this role is $145,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and scope.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and 13 paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Education benefit
Flexible working hours and a work-from-home benefit
Remote, in the United States and North America.
Substantial is an equal opportunity employer.
Consulting studio delivering research-driven design
Substantial is a consulting studio that helps organizations imagine, design, and sustain business-changing products and services through rigorous research and technical design excellence. They partner with large corporations and successful startups, delivering research-driven, user-centered design and development work that supports responsible, equitable decision-making and sustainable innovation cultures. Their services translate into practical outcomes by combining deep research, interaction and product design, and engineering action to inform and execution-ready plans. The company differentiates itself through a strong track record of customer satisfaction, a North American distributed team, and a focus on responsible innovation that aligns business goals with social impact. Substantial’s goal is to enable clients to make informed decisions and implement durable, scalable products and services that create lasting value.
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