Community Engineer, SWE3

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the technical advancement of Brilliant Black Minds by developing AI-driven tools, automations, and experiences for a community of over 11,000 software engineers.

• Oversee projects from inception to launch, including those with considerable uncertainty.

• Construct and uphold scalable services, components, and APIs.

• Take ownership of code quality and reliability.

• Incorporate LLM APIs and AI-enhanced features into technical interview preparation resources.

• Implement AI-assisted development within the engineering workflow.

• Create tools and automations for newsletter processes, Discord integrations, and resources for candidates.

• Manage the daily operations of the community, such as moderating Discord, engaging with members, and participating in study groups.

• Recognize community needs, devise solutions, and deliver them.

• Serve as the sole engineer for the program, with responsibilities divided roughly into 70% hands-on engineering and 30% community program management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in designing and deploying web applications or distributed systems to production.

• Expertise in contemporary programming languages and frameworks; Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Ruby are highly preferred.

• Proficiency across the tech stack and familiarity with API design.

• Experience in system architecture, database design, cloud infrastructure, and deployment technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Knowledge of LLM APIs or AI-enhanced product functionalities.

• A keen interest in AI/ML technologies and their applications in assessment, learning, or community engagement.

• Proven ability to independently deliver projects from problem identification to solution implementation.

• Active participation in the technical community as a mentor, advisor, or contributor.

• Capability to engage with engineers of varying experience levels.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Skill in clearly conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Experience in building community-facing technical products or tools is a significant advantage.

• Candidates must reside in one of the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Texas, or Washington.

• Immigration sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary range varies by geographic location across four U.S. compensation tiers.

• An inclusive workplace with equal-opportunity protections.

• Accommodations for disabilities and special needs are available.

• Diverse candidates, including people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, are strongly encouraged to apply.