Senior Software Engineer

Perimeter is searching for Senior Full-Stack Software Engineers to create and support an intuitive, real-time communication tool for first responders and communities affected by natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. For Perimeter, user experience is more than just a differentiator – ease-of-use and clarity are essential tenets of the product and make all the difference in dire situations during a disaster. By helping us iterate and improve our product, you will help to create a unique user experience in high-stress, high-risk environments.

Perimeter’s mission is to provide trusted information to bridge the gap between governmental agencies and the communities they serve. We do this by improving the quality of current evacuation warnings and other communications: rather than rely on text-based notifications sent to entire cities or counties, emergency managers can use Perimeter to send communities accurate and detailed evacuation maps with recommended routes and guidance on where to go. Unlike a traditional text message, Perimeter provides real-time information on how a disaster is progressing.

Team updates:

• We closed our $4.5 million funding round in mid-May of 2023, and are well-positioned for growth in the coming years.
• Perimeter already has active deployments with 106 departments across California and Nevada serving 2.2M residents, including active deployments for wildfires, floods, and day-to-day hazards like road closures across various counties in 2023.
• We received 1.4 million views during our first Merced County deployment in January 2023.
• Perimeter has multiple new customers in our pipeline and is in a stage of rapid growth.
• We have been featured in the New York Times, Business Insider, Forbes, The Guardian, and The Wall Street Journal, and were winners of the New York Times’ “Good Tech Awards” and the Beat the Blaze government hackathon.
• Our co-founders were recognized in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology for their work at Perimeter.

As A Senior Software Engineer, You Will:

• Contribute to and oversee the full-stack development of our web platform.
• Work closely with, and incorporate feedback from: PMs, designers, and other engineers.
• Proactively enhance our backend infrastructure and DevOps.
• Expand and optimize database schema.
• Consistently seek and offer feedback to peers and cross-functional partners.

You Will Love This Job If:

• You are passionate about the problem we are solving.
• You are excited to work with an early stage start-up and take charge of your work.
• You want to continuously learn new skills and grow with the company.
• You enjoy the flexibility of full-remote work as well as some in-person time with the team during off-sites.
• You like to take ownership of the product you are implementing.

You Should Get In Touch If:

• You have 5+ years of experience in full-stack development.
• You have developed a web application using React.
• You are familiar with typescript.
• You are familiar with user-centered design best practices for web and mobile experiences.
• You have experience working on complex systems and applications.
• You have experience with bringing new products to market.

Some Things We Consider Critical:

• You are a strong communicator; explaining complex technical concepts to product managers, designers, and other engineers is no problem for you.
• You write understandable code with an eye towards maintainability and scalability.
• When things break – and they will – you are eager and able to help fix things.
• You have the ability to maintain and troubleshoot our mission-critical system  in near real time.

Interested? Great! Here’s what you should know:

This is a remote, full-time role. Our team is high impact, low ego, and has an amazing culture of focusing on both the personal and professional growth of each team member.

We recently finalized our largest funding round yet, which makes this a special moment to join the team and leave a mark on a truly mission driven company. Seize a unique opportunity to lead the product as we grow and deploy nationwide.

How To Apply

For your application to be considered, please submit a cover letter (yes, we read them!) and resume to careers@perimeterplatform.com. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We look forward to reading yours!

We especially encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We’re actively working to increase the diversity of experience and perspectives on our team and are looking for someone who can help continue to lead that process.