Founding Software Engineer

About Syrup

We are an early stage startup building the only product-led email platform for SaaS. Leveraging AI and product usage data, Syrup communicates with users individually, increasing customer retention, loyalty and revenue growth. We are a team of eight backed by High Alpha, a leading venture firm led by former ExactTarget founders (acq. by Saleforces for $2.5b).

Why Syrup?

As an early stage company, you will have an opportunity to join a high profile startup at the ground floor with substantial upside potential. We have big ambitions and your role is critical in shaping our product and the future of intelligent marketing automation. 

The company is co-founded by brothers and serial entrepreneurs Brad Owen and Michael Classen. Brad previously founded NeverBounce, an email verification and data cleaning platform which scaled to over 125,000 users within 4 years and was acquired by ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI), the leading intelligence platform for sales and marketing teams. Michael was previously the Executive Officer at Greenspring Associates, a global venture capital platform with $17Bn+ in assets that was acquired by Stepstone Group (NASDAQ: STEP).

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Founding Software Engineer to join our team and continue building our platform. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, has a strong technical skill set, a proactive attitude towards problem-solving, and an ability to adapt and overcome obstacles. This role will report directly to our Head of Engineering. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the product team to understand end-user requirements.
• Develop scalable Cloud Native solutions with AWS.
• Contribute to both frontend and backend development to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Tackle complex problems and consistently deliver results on schedule.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to improve our technology, algorithms, and products.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously without direct supervision.
• Prior experience working in an early-stage startup as an engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Typescript, NextJS, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Prior experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks such as CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complete software development life cycle, including best practices and Agile Software Development.
• Bonus: Familiarity with OpenAI's technologies and platforms, such as GPT-3 and its associated APIs.
  
• Location: US-based candidates only.

Benefits

• Remote Work: We are a remote-first team, enjoying a flexible schedule from home!
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: We offer unlimited paid time off to promote a positive and healthy lifestyle. 
• Compensation: Competitive salary and equity compensation - everyone participates in our success. 
• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive package including premium medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave - take the time you need to be with your family.
• Other: All inclusive company retreats and home office equipment, including Apple products. 
• Culture: As a kind and hardworking team with a focus on solving large problems, we work with exceptionally talented people who are passionate about their work and exceeding the status quo. We expect extreme ownership and offer the flexibility and autonomy that allows for a healthy life balance. Most importantly, we enjoy our work, have fun and don’t take ourselves too seriously!