Junior Software Engineer

Company Overview

k-ID is a trailblazing tech startup, specializing in providing advanced, privacy-centric tools designed to protect and empower kids and teens online. We have secured pivotal partnerships with key industry leaders in the gaming industry and are venture-backed by leading global VCs. We are poised for unprecedented growth and expansion in the coming year.

Job Summary

As a Junior Full Stack Engineer at k-ID, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our public web applications and providing a positive digital experience for our game studio partners and their end-users.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent

• Entry level engineering experience

• Experience with Typescript, React, Next.js, Redis, PostgreSQL, S3, and Kubernetes

• Ability to perform migrations of legacy systems over to newer modern data stores safely without losing data.

• Experience with modern server-rendered Next.js applications

• Experience working with UX designers to build delightful frontend user interfaces

• Desire to work in an early stage, fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguity

• Excited to primarily be an individual contributor with a ton of ownership

• Ability to work during a daily overlap of a few hours with the rest of the team (starting 14:00 UTC)

• Previous internship working at a start-up or scale-up

• Basic understanding of legal compliance concepts related to the access of digital services.

• Excellent communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of a Next.js web application, working with UX designers and lawyers to build a responsive, user-friendly interface, while implementing best practices for web performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Ensure that backend and frontend systems operate smoothly in production by triaging and resolving operational issues.

• Migrate existing legal systems to new modern workflows while ensuring no downtime or data loss.

• Help build a positive and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

• A competitive startup salary commensurate with experience and skills.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Professional Development

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

• Exposure to multifaceted projects in a fast-growing industry.

Innovative Culture

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• The opportunity to be a part of a company that’s making a positive impact on the online experiences of kids and teens.