Development:
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Contribute to development tasks as part of a cross-functional team.
Architectural Design:
- Work closely with team members and other product leads to understand requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the overall success of the product.
Technical Excellence:
- Actively seek opportunities for learning and skill development.
- Contribute to optimization and refactoring of code to address performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews and learn from more senior engineers to ensure delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
- Write and execute unit tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the code.
- Identify and address technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and work collaboratively to find effective solutions.
Innovation:
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
Collaboration:
- Work with senior, staff, and principal engineers to contribute to the improvement of development processes.
- Mentor junior engineers, contributing to their growth and learning within their craft.
This Role Might Be a Great Fit If…
You're enthusiastic about tackling complex challenges and can distill them into actionable solutions.
You prioritize writing clean, readable, and testable code, while understanding the importance of pragmatism.
Understanding the underlying purpose of your work motivates you, beyond merely delivering features.
You thrive in collaborative settings, engaging with engineers, product owners, and designers to achieve common goals.
You're committed to advancing sustainability in transportation and reducing environmental impact through technological innovation.
This Role Might Not Be the Best Fit If…
You prefer working in isolation or solely on predefined tasks without broader context.
Adaptability to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment is challenging for you.
Collaborating with non-engineering disciplines, such as product and design, doesn't align with your working style.
You seek a rigid hierarchical structure to guide all decision-making processes.
Mentoring others and contributing to team growth aren't areas of interest for you.
How We Work
Hybrid-Friendly: While many team members are based in Green Bay, we embrace remote work and prioritize impact over location.
Cross-Functional Teams: You'll be part of an agile team comprised of product owners, designers, QA specialists, and fellow engineers, fostering a holistic approach to product development.
Continuous Improvement: We regularly conduct retrospectives, refine our processes, and invest in addressing technical debt to enhance our workflows.
Empowered Engineers: Beyond task execution, you're encouraged to influence both what we build and how we build it, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
3+ years as a software engineer, with a focus on a combination of frontend, backend, and data engineering.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, including some or more of the following Python, SQL, ReactJS, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Apache Beam, dbt and BigQuery.
Knowledge of application architectures, security best practices, and data integration concepts.
Exposure to ETL technologies and data engineering with a focus on building and maintaining data platforms and pipelines.
Understanding of database concepts, data modeling, and data warehousing principles.
Understanding of distributed data management systems and related applications.
Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure design, tools, and strategies.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Tech We Use
Backend: Python, Postgres
Frontend: Node, React, TypeScript, graphQL
Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Docker
Data & Analytics: BigQuery, dbt
Monitoring & Observability: GCP Monitoring
While expertise in every technology isn't required, familiarity with our stack is beneficial. We're keen to work with individuals who bring relevant experience and a willingness to learn.
Why Breakthrough
Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that have a tangible impact on the economy and the environment. Hear more about our innovation in this video.
Supportive Culture: Experience a workplace that values autonomy, growth, and meaningful contributions.
Leadership Opportunities: Take on roles that allow you to mentor, guide, and shape the future of our products and technological direction.
Established Backing: As a U.S. Venture company, we benefit from a legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainable practices.
Apply Now
If you're driven to develop smarter, cleaner transportation solutions and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
DIVISION:
BreakthroughU.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
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U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.
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U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) is a leading Silicon valley-based venture capital firm, helping entrepreneurs build world-class companies since 1981. U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), is a venture capital investment firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California in the heart of Silicon Valley focusing on investments in an array of segments including enterprise software, cyber security, consumer, e-commerce, healthcare, and IT-enabled healthcare services.
Since its inception USVP has invested $3.9 billion in over 498 companies across a broad range of industries, of which 89 have completed an initial public offering.
The firm is currently investing out of its twelfth fund, USVP XII. The USVP team foundation is grounded in four generations of high-technology venture investing and are accomplished venture investors, former CEOs, senior executives and technology company founders that committed to taking an exemplary firm into the 21st century. USVP personnel make up and the firms heritage combine to make us part of the company building process. In many situations the USVP board partner is the first call the entrepreneur makes when faced with strategic decisions, daily challenges and personal support, knowing that we will be there to provide the counsel needed, which is grounded in decades of experience and understanding of our role as coaches and confidantes.
The investment team is composed of Casey Tansey, Steve Krausz, Jonathan Root, Rick Lewis, Jacques Benkoski, and Dafina Toncheva. USVP has invested in many world-changing companies, including: Box, Castlight Health, Check Point Software, Concur, GoPro, Guidewire Software, HotelTonight, Imperva, InsideSales.com, Intersect ENT, Omada Health, OncoMed, SanDisk, Sun Microsystems, Threatmetrix, Trunk Club, Trusteer, Yammer, and Zerto. Visit our website for a complete list of investments, portfolio company news and more information on our firm: www.usvp.com. Like us on Facebook and visit us on Twitter: @USVP_
