Software Engineer II

Spectra Logic; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Logic in Boulder, CO is seeking a Software Engineer II to write Go code and build reliable software components that affect clients globally. You will own features from concept to delivery with increasing independence, using standard architectural patterns and delivering high-quality, maintainable code.

Relocation is not available and only local candidates will be considered. The role emphasizes ownership of features, collaboration in peer reviews, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Proactive problem solving and teamwork, capable of meeting sprint commitments.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver: own standard features within scope and write high-quality code.
• Problem solve: debug, resolve issues, and optimize performance in modules.
• Mentor and collaborate: conduct peer reviews for junior contributors.
• Innovate processes: contribute to automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Shape the roadmap: participate in sprint planning with realistic estimates.
• Continuous improvement: suggest improvements to code structure and readability.

Skills

Go

C++

C

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Position - Software Engineer II

Location: Boulder, CO. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Relocation assistance is not available. Only local candidates will be considered.

Team: Engineering

Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the next level?

As a Software Engineer II at Spectra Logic, you’ll write code in Go to solve real-world problems and build reliable, elegant software components that impact our clients globally.

This role is the perfect sweet spot for an engineer who has mastered the basics and is eager to execute tasks with increasing independence. You'll work with standard, cutting-edge architectural patterns while enjoying the autonomy to own your features from concept to delivery

What You’ll Do (Your Impact)

• Build & Deliver: Take ownership of standard features within a defined scope, turning functional requirements into high-quality, reliable code.
• Problem Solve: Dive into specific application modules to debug, resolve issues, and continuously optimize performance.
• Mentor & Collaborate: Share your knowledge! You'll conduct meaningful peer code reviews for junior-level contributors, helping foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Innovate Processes: Play an active role in shaping our automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines to keep our deployment engine fast and flawless.
• Shape the Roadmap: Participate in sprint planning by providing realistic estimates for small tasks and individual work items—your voice matters in how we build.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion clean code by identifying and suggesting improvements to existing code structure and readability.

What We Are Looking For

We believe great software is built by passionate, curious people.

For this role, we are looking for:

• Experience: Must have 2+ years of professional experience in development, preferably in Go, C++, C, or Java.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands‑on professional experience).
• Mindset: A proactive problem solver who enjoys collaborative root‑cause analysis, values well‑documented code, and thrives on meeting sprint commitments alongside an awesome team.

What’s In It For You?

• Growth Path: Clear opportunities to elevate your technical skills and transition into senior engineering and leadership roles.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside technical writers, senior architects, and cross‑functional teams who value your input.
• Work-Life Balance: A predictable, steady delivery pace aligned with sprint commitments—no endless firefighting.

Compensation:100 - 130K/ year. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate’s actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Spectra, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

WHY SPECTRA?

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Spectra is an entrepreneurial, private company with more than 40 years of proven success preserving, protecting and defending the world’s data. Spectra offers a challenging, flexible and creative work environment. Our culture is one that drives personal opportunity and advancement and rewards high performance while maintaining a high-quality work‑life balance. We offer a casual, hybrid work environment with ample opportunity to learn and grow within the company. Work out on your own or with our trainer at one of the on‑campus gyms; grab lunch or snacks onsite or challenge the CEO to a game of pinball; and grow your career with peers who are second to none.

SPECTRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Spectra is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we never discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by applicable law