Software Engineer

Crisis Text Line; Texas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Work from home

Wellness resources

Job summary

Crisis Text Line is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure software that supports crisis counselors and texters. You will collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and operations to deliver impactful features and improve system reliability.

The role emphasizes modern technologies, ethical software development, and a mission-driven environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to a critical public service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Experience with web application frameworks and scalable backend services.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, containers, and deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases for performance and security.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold high-quality standards.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement best practices in documentation, testing, and automation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Web frameworks

Cloud infrastructure

Containers

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Crisis Text Line is seeking a passionate and innovative Software Engineer to join our dynamic team dedicated to providing critical mental health support through cutting-edge technology. As a Software Engineer at Crisis Text Line, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that empower our crisis counselors and millions of texters in need. This is an extraordinary opportunity to use your technical expertise to make a tangible difference in people's lives by enhancing the tools and platforms that facilitate real-time crisis intervention. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and operations specialists to design, implement, and iterate on features that improve the reach and effectiveness of our services. We value creativity, inclusivity, and a commitment to ethical technology development, offering an environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to an impactful mission. Ideal candidates are problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting and are eager to leverage modern technologies to build innovative solutions that save lives. Join us at Crisis Text Line to engineer change and help us deliver hope, one text at a time.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications that support Crisis Text Line’s mission to provide mental health support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high-quality standards.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks promptly.
• Implement best practices in software engineering, including documentation, testing, and automation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools to enhance team efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Experience with web application frameworks and building scalable backend services.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, containers, and deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with database design and optimization using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Passion for social impact and understanding of the importance of mental health support technologies.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources