Senior Software Engineer - Grants Public Funding

Senior Software Engineer - Grants for Public Funding

Forum Ventures | Posted Feb 24, 2026

Full-time | Negotiable Salary | Advanced (5-10 yrs) Experience

Scout is an innovative, AI‑driven platform helping impact‑driven companies in climate, healthcare, education, and other crucial sectors secure grant funding to accelerate their growth and mission. As a rapidly expanding, venture‑backed startup, we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our remote‑first team and make a significant impact on the world.

We’re seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic, remote team. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in developing and improving our AI‑powered platform, working across our entire tech stack to create efficient, scalable solutions that drive our mission forward.

• Design, develop, and maintain features across our full technology stack
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to our engineering best practices
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends

• Strong experience with our tech stack:
  Svelte, Python, Postgre
  
  SQL (Neon), Terraform, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proven track record of building and shipping production‑ready web applications
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Meaningful experience building products in startup environments
• Strong collaborator, and highly effective in a remote environment
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with AI/ML technologies and integrations
• Familiarity with grant funding processes or impact‑driven sectors (climate, healthcare, defense, and deep tech)
• Contributions to open‑source projects

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Remote‑first work environment with flexible hours
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on crucial global issues
• Collaborative, innovative team culture
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Comprehensive health benefits package

Our team is located coast to coast, in both the US and Canada. This role is open to candidates based in the US or Canada who are authorized to work without visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Scout is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.