Software Engineer II

Mattermost; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collaborative software company is seeking a Software Engineer II to design and develop cutting-edge solutions for critical industries. You will work with TypeScript, React, and Go in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong full-stack development background and experience with AI tools. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to open-source projects in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Open-source contribution opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack software engineer.
• Expertise in full-stack development and scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers for tailored solutions.
• Contribute to Mattermost's open-source platform.

Skills

TypeScript

React

React Native

Go

PostgreSQL

AI tools experience

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

At Mattermost, we build the #1 collaborative workflow solution for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure organizations. Trusted by governments, financial institutions, and technology companies, our platform enables secure, efficient operations for the world’s most critical teams.

We’re dedicated to empowering organizations to operate with confidence, reducing risks, and accelerating productivity. Guided by our core values of Customer Obsession, Earn Trust, Self Awareness, Ownership and High Impact, we collaborate closely with our customers to deliver solutions that meet complex needs and drive success.

Mattermost is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge solutions that enable secure, efficient, and collaborative workflows for mission-critical industries like defence, intelligence, and critical infrastructure.

As a Software Engineer II, you\'ll work at the intersection of technology and user needs, delivering features that solve real-world problems, particularly in domains where precision, security, and collaboration are paramount. This is more than a coding role—it’s a product engineering role focused on building products with a direct impact on critical workflows. Your contributions to our open-core platform using your personal GitHub account will empower the broader developer community while leaving a lasting professional legacy.

The person in this role will join a fast-paced, flexible full stack team responsible for developing and delivering impactful features and systems that empower collaboration for the world’s most critical organisations. Do you have a passion for designing and developing high-impact products? Do you want to work with a well-oiled, collaborative and highly senior team? Do you want to make an impact on open source? Help us build and grow one of the largest React and Go open-source projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software solutions using TypeScript, React, React Native, and Go to deliver secure and scalable products
• Take full-stack ownership by developing user-facing features, back-end architectures, APIs, and integrations
• Contribute to Mattermost’s open-source platform through GitHub, creating impactful open-source solutions for both internal and external ecosystems
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to prototype and ship tailored solutions for complex workflows
• Mentor peers through code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of excellence
• Implement and maintain unit/integration/e2e tests to ensure code quality and robust platform performance
• Diagnose and resolve bugs or performance bottlenecks, ensuring security and reliability in deployments
• Leverage customer and industry feedback to iterate rapidly and deliver adaptable, high-value solutions
• Lead the development of mission-critical, customer-focused solutions, anticipating the evolving needs of defence, intelligence, and infrastructure industries

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field/experience
• 3+ years of experience working as a full-stack software engineer building scalable, production-ready systems
• Strong skills in our technology stack: TypeScript, React, React Native, Go, and/or PostgreSQL
• Expertise in full-stack development, including designing APIs, implementing frontends, creating fault-tolerant back-end code, and optimising database performance
• Enthusiasm for and experience developing with AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor and/or GitHub Copilot
• Solid understanding of modern development workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure
• Comfortable working as a product engineer, focused on solving customer-centric problems in addition to writing code
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for diverse audiences
• Capable of working independently across multiple time zones while actively engaging in team collaboration
• For candidates applying in Germany: You must have the permanent right to live and work in Germany at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Preferences

• Experience contributing to open-source projects
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright and/or Cypress
• Expertise in defence, intelligence, or security-focused workflows
• Has worked fully remotely with global teams

Mattermost takes a market-based approach to pay and pay may vary depending on your location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Mattermost is an EEO Employer, we are a remote-first, open-source company.

We are continually working to expand our hiring in more countries and regions, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, which takes time.

Mattermost values your unique perspective—we welcome all applicants. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to assessing candidates based on their skills and qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination against staff or applicants based on race, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other personal characteristics.

If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know—we’re happy to assist.

We are an open-source company.