Software Engineer II: Build Systems & Lead Features

Backburner Labs Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Backburner Labs Inc. in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join a cross-disciplinary engineering team.

You will own moderately complex features, contribute to design decisions, and mentor junior engineers. You will write clean, well-tested code in C, C++, C#, and Python, participate in code reviews, collaborate with product and design teams, and help shape architecture while delivering reliable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, C#, and Python
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex issues and optimize code
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and implement moderately complex features and systems with minimal guidance
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following team standards and demonstrating strong engineering judgment
• Lead code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and propose technical solutions
• Debug and resolve issues across development, staging, and production environments independently
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests along with technical documentation
• Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and system design conversations
• Mentor Software Engineer I team members through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to team processes and tooling improvements
• Take ownership of components or subsystems, including ongoing maintenance and improvement

Skills

C

C++

C#

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design patterns

Git

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

Agile methodologies

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Testing frameworks

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Backburner Labs Inc. in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join a cross-disciplinary engineering team.

You will own moderately complex features, contribute to design decisions, and mentor junior engineers. You will write clean, well-tested code in C, C++, C#, and Python, participate in code reviews, collaborate with product and design teams, and help shape architecture while delivering reliable software.