Full-Time

Software Engineer II

User Systems

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe

1,001-5,000 employees

Home security systems with monitoring services

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence on two core days (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Python
JavaScript
Java
TypeScript
C#
AWS
Go
SCRUM
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform

You match the following SimpliSafe's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or a related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with at least 1 major programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Java, Go, Python, C# etc.), and comfortable being on a team that utilizes multiple languages.
  • Experience building, deploying and maintaining cloud-based backend systems in AWS, GCP or Azure.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
  • Familiarity with DevOps principles.
  • A sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Passion for software development, continuous learning and a growth mindset.
Responsibilities
  • Work in a cross-functional team of frontend & backend engineers, quality assurance and product managers, to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain backend systems owned by the User Systems team.
  • Optimize our backend systems for performance, reliability and scalability.
  • Ensure high quality standards by participating in design & code reviews, writing and maintaining tests.
  • Document the systems you are building to ensure they can be maintained by the next generation of developers.
  • Serve in an on-call rotation as a first responder for software owned by your team.

SimpliSafe offers home security systems that protect homes and businesses from intrusions, fires, and emergencies. Their products include customizable security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and various sensors, all designed for easy wireless installation. Unlike competitors, SimpliSafe provides features like visual verification of alarms and a panic button for discreet help. The company's goal is to enhance safety through accessible and effective security solutions for residential and small business clients.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$182.6M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SimpliSafe's AI integration enhances proactive security measures and crime prevention.
  • The company's UL certification improves emergency response efficiency and consumer safety.
  • Growing demand for smart home integration boosts SimpliSafe's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from DIY systems like Ring and Nest threatens market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may outpace SimpliSafe's current technology offerings.
  • Privacy concerns over AI surveillance could impact reputation and sales.

What makes SimpliSafe unique

  • SimpliSafe offers customizable security systems tailored to individual customer needs.
  • Their systems feature wireless installation and long battery life for convenience.
  • SimpliSafe's visual verification feature enhances police response times during emergencies.

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Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.

Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.

Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.

401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.

Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.

Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.