Software Engineer, Backend

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

Benefits & Perks

• Remote work culture with optional office hubs in SF, NY & Toronto
• In-person company offsites
• Medical, dental, & vision coverage
• Flexible time off
• 401(k)
• 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!