Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Reforge Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Reforge Inc. is seeking a Senior Full-stack Software Engineer to build and scale AI-powered tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality applications and mentor junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary, equity, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible/Distributed Work Environment

Healthcare coverage for employees and dependents

Competitive salary and equity

401k contribution options

Flexible PTO

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in full-stack development, ideally at a tech startup.
• Expertise in TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks like React and Next.js.
• Strong understanding of modern web architecture and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications using modern web technologies.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to create seamless user experiences.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure high software quality.

Skills

Full-stack development

TypeScript

React

Next.js

RESTful APIs

AWS

MySQL

Redis

OpenSearch

DevOps

Job description

Reforge is evolving to empower product teams beyond education. Alongside expert training, we now offer AI-powered tools designed to help teams ship high-quality software faster. With two innovative tools already launched and more on the way, we combine cutting-edge software with the earned insights of the world’s top practitioners. Join us as we shape the future of product management!

OUR OPERATING VALUES

Our operating values are opinionated on purpose. We don’t aim to be everything to everyone. Their distinctness is meant to be used as a common set of threads that bond us together on our mission. We use our values to operate, solve problems, make decisions, evaluate/reward team members, and determine who and how we hire. You can see our full set of values and the decisions behind them on Reforge Artifacts.

• ️ Delivering value to customers is all that matters.
• Maximize the pace of improvement.
• ️ Small teams do bigger things.
• Think like an underdog.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

You will work closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders to build and scale the next generation of Reforge’s AI-powered tools. As a Senior Full-stack Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping our architecture, writing high-quality code, and delivering seamless user experiences that empower product teams to ship high-quality software faster.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering, ensuring that our technical execution aligns with business goals. As a senior engineer, you will also play a key role in mentoring teammates and contributing to engineering best practices.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications using TypeScript, React/Next.js, Node.js, and other modern web technologies.
• Work across the stack to develop high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to create seamless, intuitive user experiences.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, helping define our engineering roadmap and tech strategy.
• Ensure a high level of software quality by writing well-tested, maintainable code and conducting thorough code reviews.
• Optimize performance and reliability across both frontend and backend services.
• Enhance and maintain our infrastructure, ensuring smooth deployments and monitoring health at scale.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows, developer experience, and team processes.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive experience in full-stack development, ideally at a tech startup or growth-stage company.
• Expertise in TypeScript, with experience using for both frontend and backend projects.
• Proven experience with modern frontend frameworks like React and Next.js.
• Strong understanding of modern web architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar).
• Experience designing scalable and maintainable systems with data solutions like MySQL, Redis, and OpenSearch.
• Proficiency in writing high-quality, testable code and familiarity with testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Comfortable working autonomously, with a bias for action in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills—you can discuss trade-offs, make informed decisions, and work cross-functionally with stakeholders.
• Experience with LLMs, building data-intensive applications, and DevOps are all welcomed bonuses.

BENEFITS

The internal mission of Reforge is to create an environment where you create the best work of your career. In order to do that we offer:

• Flexible/Distributed Work Environment - Everyone does their best work in different environments. We operate as a distributed-first team and offer financial support that enables you to create the schedule and environment that fits to you. We also ask that every employee block off 2-3 hours of daily “deep work,” ensuring that you always have uninterrupted time and can keep a schedule that enables you to do your best work.
• Healthcare - We offer top rated health, vision, and dental insurance. We cover 100% of monthly premiums for employees, and 70% for dependents.
• Salary + Equity - We offer highly competitive salary and equity inline with top tier technology companies.
• 401k - We offer the opportunity for you to contribute to a 401k directly from your paycheck.
• Flexible PTO - Having plentiful “off the grid” time is a key to doing your best work. We offer flexible PTO. Take time when you need it. Everyone must take at least 10 days per year, and we highly encourage more.

…and much more

COMPENSATION

We have built a data-driven compensation philosophy at Reforge, with the intent of enabling all employees to do their best work. When setting compensation for each role, we use bands that include a target salary; on occasion we will extend an offer above or below the target if the skills presented in the interview process show spikes or peaks—but this is rare, and the highest likelihood is that your offer will be at target. The salary for this role ranges from $165,000-$224,000, plus equity. Equity will be discussed during the interview process.

We do not negotiate offers because our compensation philosophy is based on equitability and intentional placement within the market.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion : We deeply value creating a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences, and we prioritize diversity within our team.