Software Engineer II

Talkdesk, Inc.; Portugal; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Talkdesk, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to join a remote, independent role within small teams, emphasizing effective communication with coworkers and stakeholders to enable remote collaboration.

You will contribute to developing a high-quality, scalable, user-friendly product; collaborate with experienced engineers across the product lifecycle; and thrive in an agile environment, solving complex technical problems with visible impact for customers.

Qualifications

• Software engineering background with OO programming and TDD.
• Willingness to switch between backend and frontend tasks.
• Strong programming skills ensuring maintainable, efficient, reliable, secure code.
• Learning mindset to master new technologies.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing a high-quality, scalable product for growth.
• Collaborate with experienced software engineers across product development.
• Work within an agile environment, following practices like version control, release cycles, testing and CI/CD.
• Solve complex technical problems with immediate impact for customers.

Skills

OO programming

TDD

Frontend and Backend development

Self-motivated learner

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

• Work Environment: The profile highlights the requirement of working independently in a remote setting while being a part of small teams. Effective communication with coworkers and stakeholders is emphasized, which is crucial for remote collaboration.
• Product Development: The main responsibility is to contribute to the development of a high-quality product that is competitive in the market. This involves implementing a scalable, stable, and user-friendly product capable of accommodating the company's growth.
• Collaboration: The profile stresses collaboration with experienced software engineers in various stages of Talkdesk product development. It also mentions collaboration with support engineers and customer support representatives to enhance usability and address technical issues.
• Agile Environment: The job requires proficiency in working within an agile software engineering environment. This involves adhering to practices like source code control, release cycles, testing, and continuous deployment.
• Technical Problem Solving: The role emphasizes the challenge of solving complex technical problems on a daily basis, which offers immediate visibility into the impact of your work and its value to customers.

Qualifications

• Software Engineering Background: Candidates are expected to have a background in software engineering, along with experience in object-oriented programming (OO) and test-driven development (TDD).
• Flexibility: The job requires the willingness and flexibility to switch between backend and frontend development challenges. This adaptability is valuable for a holistic understanding of the product.
• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills are emphasized, with a focus on producing quality code that is maintainable, efficient, reliable, and secure.
• Learning Orientation: The profile highlights the need for candidates to be open to learning new technologies and technical approaches in application development. This reflects the dynamic nature of the role.
• Language Skills: Good written and spoken English is listed as a requirement, likely due to the remote and collaborative nature of the work.

Nice To Have

• Technology Familiarity: Familiarity with specific technologies like Git, Kotlin, React JS, Ruby, RabbitMQ, Redis, and MongoDB is mentioned as a plus. This suggests that experience with these technologies would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or an engineering-related field is listed as a plus.
• Agile Experience: Experience in Agile development methodology or Scrum is also noted as a nice-to-have qualification.

Talkdesk is pioneering a new era of Customer Experience Automation (CXA), redefining how the world’s most admired brands interact with their customers through AI. Our global team of courageous innovators is customer-obsessed, building AI-first solutions that put empathy, trust, and transparency at the center of every interaction. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our success and every voice belongs. Combining the stability of a global leader with the agility of a disruptor, Talkdeskers are empowered with the autonomy to drive meaningful impact, while giving back to the communities and environment around us.

Talkdesk has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) and in the G2 Overall Grid® Reports for AI Agents and Contact Center. With seven consecutive years on the Forbes Cloud 100 and multiple AI Breakthrough awards, there has never been a more exciting time to join us as we shape the future of customer experience automation!

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Primarily office-environment work, extended periods of sitting or standing, computer-based work. Limited lifting, and equipment usage limited to computer-related equipment (keyboards, mouse, etc.)

The Talkdesk story hinges on empathy and acceptance. It is the shared goal among all Talkdeskers to empower a new kind of customer hero through our innovative software solution, and we firmly believe that the best path to success for our mission is inclusivity, diversity, and genuine acceptance. To that end, we will hire, promote, work along, cheer for, bond with, and warmly welcome into the Talkdesk family all persons without regard to ethnic and racial identity, indigenous heritage, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.