Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.
We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.
If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.
As an experienced engineer, you will help build our core SaaS platform by working with a small but rapidly growing team to develop, maintain, and deliver this innovative platform. Guided by the roadmap, you will ensure on-time, on-budget software delivery and help grow and mentor our team.
Your experience will include recent experience architecting solutions using Typescript/Node or Go microservices.
Key Responsibilities
The delivery of architecture, design, and implementation of cloud SaaS solutions based on business requirements
Development and maintenance of the software platform. Align the results with the requirements of the appropriate stakeholders
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our team, working closely with the head of engineering and product managers, business unit leaders, and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include managing engineering, determining team resourcing, and demonstrating your leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key stakeholder in our product engineering. Your contribution will be instrumental in the success of our software solutions, as you will translate business requirements into technical specifications for our engineering team to design and implement.
Technical Skills
9+ years of hands-on in professional software development
9+ years of experience working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora, etc.)
Strong understanding of data structures, indexing, and searching required
Ability to integrate with Elasticsearch and run queries/reports
3+ years of experience building microservices
3+ years’ experience working with AWS-based services including S3, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, Lambda, Redshift
Experience with Kafka and other technologies
Can apply principles of Test-Driven Development
Experience with writing test cases
Able to write build scripts
Experience with Kubernetes and Terraform
Experience with version control systems, CI/CD pipeline tools, workflow tools, Jenkins, etc.
Experience integrating applications with Redis/Memcached a plus
Nice to Have Skills
Experience with Flutter
Development of mobile and tablet devices
AI/Machine Learning experience a plus
Experience with Big Query and Metabase
Experience developing Vertical SaaS ERP Software
Personal Skills
A passion for building software and streamlining process issues
Demonstrate tenacity when solving challenging problems in a deadline-driven environment
Experience with Scrum/Agile Methodologies
Ability to lead a team, as well as a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality to work well as part of a team
Able to be self-motivated and work independently as needed to solve complex problems
Taking pride in work and desire to make projects succeed
Benefits
Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.
A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K), and paid time off.
Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.
yearly Personal Development Budget
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.
Top Skills
What We Do
Sourgum is a technology-driven company transforming the waste and recycling industry with innovative solutions and top-tier support. Backed by leading investors like Founder Collective, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, we are on a mission to modernize waste services and achieve zero waste.
We empower our customers with intuitive tools to manage all their waste and recycling needs and provide our hauler partners with cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Through our efforts, we divert waste from landfills, creating upcycling opportunities, and actively reduce our carbon footprint by planting trees for every service provided.
At Sourgum, we value accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Whether you’re a customer, a partner, or a colleague, we’re committed to being responsive, honest, and approachable.
We’re not just improving an industry — we’re building a cleaner, more sustainable future. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and making a real impact, join us in creating a cleaner future!
