Software Engineer I

Smartsheet; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer subsidized medical/vision and

Dental coverage

401k Match

Monthly productivity stipend

Flexible Time Away Program

Holidays and parental leave

Udemy courses access

Counseling membership

Job summary

Smartsheet is hiring a Software Engineer I to join our Engineering team. You will work on full-stack services and tackle distributed systems challenges at scale, combining traditional development with AI-driven practices. You will participate in architectural discussions and help ship real features.

You will collaborate with product management and other teams, enhance code with new features, and explore AI integration opportunities to boost team efficiency and software quality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of software development experience in scalable, highly available applications.
• 1+ years of full-stack programming with Java, Kotlin, Python or TypeScript.
• 1+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs.
• 6+ months of professional experience leveraging AI to improve productivity in SaaS features.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable front-end and back-end services for next-gen applications (Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, React).
• Solve distributed systems problems and work with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes).
• Contribute in code reviews and architectural discussions with engineers and product managers.
• Collaborate with product management and other business areas.
• Improve existing code with features and balance build, refactor, and simplification decisions.
• Explore AI integration opportunities and coach others on AI use.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Python

TypeScript

Distributed systems

Cloud (AWS)

Kubernetes

REST APIs

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

We are hiring a Software Engineer I to join our Engineering team. You will get your hands on full-stack services, dig into distributed systems problems, and work right at the intersection of traditional software engineering and AI-driven development. We are not just dabbling in AI here. We use it to write better code, catch bugs faster, and troubleshoot smarter, and we want engineers who want to get good at that too and help their teammates do the same. You will ship real features, sit in on architectural conversations that actually shape the product, and grow alongside a team that cares as much about doing good work as they do about doing meaningful work.

You Will:

• Build scalable front-end and back-end services for the next generation of applications at Smartsheet (Kotlin, Java, Typescript, React)
• Solve challenging distributed systems problems and work with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes) Take part in code reviews and architectural discussions as you work with other software engineers and product managers
• Forge a strong partnership with product management and other key areas of the business
• Enhance existing application code with new features and strike a balance when making technical decisions (build vs refactor vs simplify)
• Actively use AI tools to improve personal and team efficiency across coding, testing, design, and troubleshooting, exploring AI integration opportunities within team processes and features, and coaching others on effective AI use

You Have:

• 1+ years software development experience building highly scalable, highly available applications
• 1+ years of programming experience with full stack technologies such Java, Kotlin, Python or TypeScript
• 1+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs
• 6+ months professional experience leveraging AI to improve personal productivity in service of building complex SaaS feature sets
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• Adaptable as priorities or problems change
• Ready to take ownership of your work and grow into bigger challenges
• A clear written and verbal communicator, able to explain your thinking in code reviews, documentation, and team discussions
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range

$107,500 - $147,500 USD

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You'll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths - because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you're doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that's magic at work. Let's build what's next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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