Senior Full Stack Engineer

Propel is on a mission to build technology that strengthens the social safety net. We’re a passionate team of ~100 Propellers who envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive.

The Role

Are you a Fullstack Engineer looking to make a big impact at a mission-driven company? Do you enjoy building B2C products? Do you thrive in high-autonomy startup environments?

We’re looking for a motivated Senior Fullstack Engineer to join our engineering team at Propel to help make this a reality.

This role will make an impact and possibly work across several products and stacks, including interacting with government programs, surfacing savings opportunities, enrolling users in healthcare plans, internal tooling, architecture, and more! We are looking for a passionate, user‑centric fullstack engineer that is excited about working on meaningful and complex technical problems that have a positive impact on our users’ lives.

What we offer:

• An engineering culture that is humble, motivated, and collaborative
• Consistent knowledge sharing through projects or bugs demos, Lunch & Learn presentations, and documentation
• A people‑first approach to management where we value engineers’ voices, support career development, and offer opportunities for technical growth that interest you
• Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of mission
• A remote‑first working environment. Our headquarters is in Brooklyn and we have a co‑working monthly stipend for employees outside of NYC. We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
• 20 Days of PTO
• 4% 401K match
• $10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options
• Fair, equitable, and competitive salaries. Propel believes that everyone should be compensated fairly and equitably. We set our salary ranges using compensation data from hundreds of NYC based startups at our stage. Additionally, pay is not determined based on location. The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $230,000 depending on experience and interview performance. Equity and excellent benefits come with this position as well!

What you will do:

• Build software systems used by millions of low‑income Americans, helping to put dollars back in their pockets
• Build iOS and Android apps using Vue + Type Script + Capacitor
• Develop significant server‑side software using Python and Flask, backed by Postgres and Redis; leverage AWS offerings as well as other open source technologies
• Create software that is reliable, scalable, and maintainable
• Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.
• Contribute to building our engineering culture and processes as we continue to scale
• Collaborate on deciding on the right projects, building great solutions, and helping your team succeed
• Work with our Product and Design team to scope projects and execute on innovative products
• Participate in our on‑call rotation

What you have:

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, shipping, and maintaining complex full‑stack software
• Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguity
• Excitement to dive deep into our codebase and product ecosystem to contribute to large and impactful projects
• Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences and topics
• Eagerness to learn and actively contribute to team discussions, design doc reviews, and code reviews
• Computer science degree or equivalent fundamentals learned elsewhere
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of our users
• Nice to have:
  Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8

Additional Considerations:

• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
• We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California,…