Software Engineer, Fullstack

workwhile.ai; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

In-person offsites

Health coverage

Flexible time off

401(k) with employer match

WFH stipend

Job summary

WorkWhile is a mission-driven AI-powered platform reshaping frontline work. We’re seeking an engineer who can craft thoughtful end-to-end product features and collaborate with leadership across the stack.

You will lead projects from design to delivery, shape systems and tools, and mentor teammates in a culture of ownership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in either Frontend (JavaScript, React/React Native) or Backend (Python), with demonstrated ability to work effectively across the stack
• Experience leading projects or owning product areas end-to-end
• Strong product intuition and the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines
• Interest in helping grow both systems and people on a mission-driven team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, impactful end-to-end product features
• Lead projects from early design through implementation, delivery, and iteration
• Help shape technical systems, internal tools, and engineering practices as the team scales
• Balance speed and quality, making pragmatic decisions while maintaining long-term maintainability
• Support and mentor teammates, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture

Skills

Frontend

JavaScript

React/React Native

Backend

Python

Project ownership

Product intuition

Communication

People growth

Job description

About WorkWhile

WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability.

WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules.

We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate closely with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, impactful end-to-end product features
• Lead projects from early design through implementation, delivery, and iteration
• Help shape technical systems, internal tools, and engineering practices as the team scales
• Balance speed and quality, making pragmatic decisions while maintaining long-term maintainability
• Support and mentor teammates, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture

What we’re looking for

• Deep experience in either Frontend (JavaScript, React/React Native) or Backend (Python), with demonstrated ability to work effectively across the stack
• Experience leading projects or owning product areas end-to-end
• Strong product intuition and the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines
• Interest in helping grow both systems and people on a mission-driven team

Engineering @ WorkWhile

• We’re a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others
• We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun
• We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players
• We deal in outcomes, not projects
• Read more about our team at https://tech.workwhile.ai/

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work culture with office hubs in SF, NY & Toronto
• In-person company offsites
• Medical, dental, & vision coverage
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• WFH stipend to support your home office needs

WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!

WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.