About this role.
Tremendous is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to own complex web-product features from scoping and architecture through coding, testing, and rollout. The role is full-stack, with particular emphasis on Ruby on Rails, React or a comparable JavaScript framework, and end-to-end product delivery. The engineer will collaborate with designers and peers while improving developer productivity through process improvements and mentorship. This is a fully remote role in a documentation-first, low-meeting environment that expects strong written communication and independent execution.
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4/5Autonomy Level
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Sample interview questions
I would explain how I clarified the user problem and success metrics, broke the work into technical milestones, designed the architecture, and partnered with stakeholders throughout delivery. I would also cover testing, rollout safeguards, monitoring, and the post-launch results or lessons learned.
I start with user needs, operational constraints, and expected system growth, then choose the simplest design that meets those requirements. I document tradeoffs around data ownership, API contracts, performance, security, maintainability, and observability so the team can make an informed decision.
I write clear design proposals, decision records, status updates, and pull-request context before relying on synchronous discussion. I make assumptions and blockers visible early, seek written feedback asynchronously, and use meetings only when they materially accelerate a decision.
I would identify a recurring source of friction using team feedback and delivery data, such as slow tests, unclear local setup, or repetitive release steps. I would implement a measurable improvement, document the new workflow, support adoption, and track whether it reduced cycle time or failures.
I take responsibility for moving work forward while involving the right partners early for product, design, and technical input. I communicate decisions and risks transparently, invite challenge on key assumptions, and ensure the final implementation remains aligned with user needs and team standards.
Tremendous is the global platform built for businesses to send thousands of payouts to anyone, anywhere, for free. We’re trusted by 20,000 organizations like Atlassian, MIT, and United Way to deliver gift cards and money to millions of recipients worldwide.
Our customers (researchers, marketers, HR teams, nonprofits, and platform businesses) rave about how fast and easy Tremendous is to use. Check out our ratings on G2.
Tremendous is profitable and growing without outside investors. We’re a fully remote, high-documentation, low-meeting culture, which means more time for what matters in both your professional and personal life. The team agrees– our employee NPS is in the high 80s.
What you’ll do
Own the development of product features end-to-end including scoping, architecting, coding, testing, and rolling out features
Work closely with other engineers and designers to ideate solutions to user problems
Make improvements to developer productivity through process / code improvements and mentorship
Work on a distributed team
What you’ll bring
Experience building complex web products end-to-end.
Expertise working on all parts of the stack (frontend, backend, anything in between).
Proficiency with Ruby on Rails and React (or similar Javascript-based framework).
Strong written communication skills. We’re a documentation-first culture.
Desire and ability to work autonomously and drive your work. Tremendous is not a great fit for people who default to waiting for instructions.
High empathy. You care about your teammates and our users. You can put yourself in their shoes.
What’s cool about the role
You’ll get to work with a top-notch team at Tremendous
You’ll work on a fast growing team. Revenue has tripled over the last year, and the team size has grown quickly too. Growth means more opportunities to learn and advance
Competitive pay and equity. Base salary for this role: $150,000 – $280,000.
Real benefits. 100% covered health (US), unlimited PTO, 12-16 weeks paid parental leave.
Fully remote. Work from anywhere in the Americas.
Great culture. Read more about how we work in our public handbook.
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