The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop end-to-end systems, ensuring scalability and quality, collaborating closely with executives to align technical solutions with business goals.
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About Us
At Valdera, we help manufacturers bring their ideas to life by transforming how they source materials. Our platform makes it easy to find the best materials and suppliers, enabling them to build high-quality products at scale and deliver to millions worldwide.
We are a fast-growing team with a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 industrial manufacturers, beauty brands, and chemical companies. We hire talented, driven individuals who thrive in high-performance environments and want to grow their careers quickly.
Our culture empowers top talent to take on meaningful challenges, collaborate with industry leaders, and see the real impact of their work. If you’re looking for a fast-paced environment where your ideas drive change, Valdera is the place for you.
Join us and help shape the future of manufacturing.
Role Description
We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with startup experience. You’ll work very closely with our executive team to build end-to-end systems for our buyers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. We prefer to use an open source stack with proven technologies. Since products like ours tend to acquire a lot of complexity over time we are looking for engineers who can make mature and principled decisions in the face of competing priorities.
Role Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end feature development – from design to deployment – ensuring quality, scalability, and business impact.
- Build high-performance, maintainable systems that serve buyers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Independently plan and execute technical designs that accommodate evolving business needs.
- Write high-quality, well-tested code that prioritizes simplicity, changeability, and modularity.
- Take full ownership to launch features efficiently without reliance on a dedicated QA team, ensuring every release meets its intended goals.
- Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges before they become blockers.
- Align technical solutions with business objectives by collaborating closely with leadership.
- Prioritize work based on impact, ensuring the most valuable features are delivered first.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adapt to global time zones when necessary to support critical business needs.
- Show a commitment to putting in the necessary time and effort to exceed expectations and achieve ambitious startup goals
- Adapt to global time zones to support customer needs and urgent internal priorities
Experience & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record in startup environments
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript (frontend and backend)
- Experience building and maintaining complex web applications at scale
- Track record of making mature technical decisions in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical debt with business priorities
- Experience collaborating closely with business executives and leaders
- History of quickly learning new skills required to deliver value in (almost) any business situation
- Track record of executing with a high attention to visual and written detail
- Experience with a wide range of tools/technology products, and ability to pick up new ones easily
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience successfully navigating ambiguous problems
- Located in the greater Bay area and willing to meet in person occasionally for team meetings
- Eligible to work in the United States and live in the United States (we are unable to provide VISA sponsorship at this time)
Our Tech Stack
- Typescript (frontend and backend)
- Postgresql
- Google Cloud
- Terraform
Salary Range: $135-$180k
Salary ranges are determined by multiple factors, including the labor market, market compensation bands, internal parity, and budget considerations. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, location, and experience relative to the requirements of the role.
Benefits:
Valdera offers generous benefits to employees. Full time employees are eligible for premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance coverage. You will be provided a more detailed breakdown of your options prior to joining Valdera.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Valdera is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
Please note that Valdera uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Top Skills
GCP
Postgres
Terraform
Typescript
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The Company
What We Do
Valdera is a sourcing platform for chemicals and raw materials. Our technology empowers companies to find the specialized inputs and formulations they need to build the future of sustainable & branded products.
