Senior Engineer

Later·Remote(Chicago, Illinois, United States; Remote)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled engineers in the remote job market has grown significantly, with a focus on expertise in modern software development and Agile practices. Later, a leading influencer marketing company, is seeking a Senior Engineer to drive technical excellence and innovation. With the remote job market expected to continue growing, candidates with strong problem-solving skills and experience in large-scale project delivery are in high demand. As a Senior Engineer at Later, you'll have the opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to the company's mission to deliver unforgettable campaigns.

Job Description

## About the Role As a Senior Engineer at Later, you will be responsible for driving large-scale projects, delivering impactful features, and maintaining high engineering standards. You will solve complex problems, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while continuously improving our codebases and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Your expertise in modern software development and Agile practices will enable you to shape how we build, scale, and innovate, directly influencing product velocity and engineering culture.

The Senior Engineer role is a critical part of Later's engineering team, working closely with cross-functional teams to align on priorities and delivery. You will communicate technical and non-technical concepts across the organization, participate actively in meetings, and drive clarity and shared understanding.

Later is a leading influencer marketing company, trusted by top brands such as Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines. Our platform is built on native, AI-powered technology and over a decade of proprietary data, including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases.

## What You Will Do - Scope, plan, and lead delivery of large-scale features and roadmap initiatives - Clarify and refine requirements across stakeholders in a fast-moving environment - Navigate ambiguous requirements and competing interests to deliver features that delight users - Contribute to long-term architectural planning and system design - Lead technical problem-solving for complex, cross-team challenges and production issues - Continuously improve the codebase by upholding high standards for code reviews, architecture, testing, and deployment - Ensure scalable and maintainable solutions across both frontend and backend systems - Act as the go-to expert for debugging, troubleshooting, and system reliability - Collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to align on priorities and delivery - Clearly communicate technical and non-technical concepts across the organization - Participate actively in meetings, providing input that drives clarity and shared understanding - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure features meet user and business needs

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on modern technologies and Agile practices - Expertise in large-scale project delivery, with a strong understanding of architectural planning and system design - Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex, cross-team challenges - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams - Proficiency in Excel and other productivity tools - Experience with frontend and backend systems, with a focus on scalable and maintainable solutions - Strong understanding of code reviews, architecture, testing, and deployment - Experience with debugging, troubleshooting, and system reliability

## Nice to Have - Experience with AI-powered technology and influencer marketing platforms - Familiarity with proprietary data and social interactions - Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and containerization - Experience with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work with a leading influencer marketing company - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Professional development and growth opportunities - Flexible working hours and remote work options - Access to the latest technologies and tools - Recognition and reward for outstanding performance - Comprehensive health and wellness program - Generous paid time off and holiday allowance

How to Stand Out

- Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with large-scale project delivery and technical problem-solving in your application.

  • Tip: Showcase your expertise in modern software development and Agile practices, and be prepared to provide examples of your work.
  • Tip: Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical and non-technical concepts effectively.
  • Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with code reviews, architecture, testing, and deployment, and how you ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
  • Tip: Research Later's platform and technology stack, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
  • Tip: Emphasize your ability to navigate complex, cross-team challenges and deliver features that delight users.
  • Tip: Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with debugging, troubleshooting, and system reliability, and how you handle production issues.

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