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# Member of Technical Staff

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[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/socket.md)ShareRemote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md), [USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md), [Canada](https://jobicy.com/job-region/canada.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Software Engineering](https://jobicy.com/categories/engineering.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished22 Oct 2026Apply before21 Nov 2026Listing views50Application actions4Application toolkit

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AI Summary

## The role, at a glance.

Socket is seeking an early-stage full-stack Member of Technical Staff to build its web application and foundational product systems. The role covers end-to-end web development, interface implementation with design partners, API development, and data integration from third-party sources. The engineer will help shape the roadmap, plan sprints, respond quickly to user feedback, and participate in hiring. Strong experience with Node.js, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Postgres, and production web applications is central to success. This is a remote-first full-time role for candidates located in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

4/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a high-impact 0-to-1 engineering role requiring broad full-stack ownership, technical judgment, and the ability to establish scalable foundations in a fast-moving environment. The engineer must balance rapid delivery with product quality, architectural decisions, and cross-functional influence.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$180,000US market range (per year)$150k–$230k0$253.00k

AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer pay range is disclosed. Estimated annual US-market compensation for an experienced early-stage full-stack engineer with significant ownership is approximately $150,000–$230,000 USD, with an estimated midpoint of $180,000 USD; actual compensation may vary by level, location, and equity mix.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[Full-stack development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Full-stack%20development.md)[React](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=React.md)[TypeScript](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=TypeScript.md)[JavaScript](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=JavaScript.md)[Node.js](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Node.js.md)[PostgreSQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=PostgreSQL.md)[API development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=API%20development.md)[API integration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=API%20integration.md)[GraphQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=GraphQL.md)[Data pipelines](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Data%20pipelines.md)[Web application architecture](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Web%20application%20architecture.md)[UI implementation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=UI%20implementation.md)[Agile sprint planning](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Agile%20sprint%20planning.md)[Product roadmap collaboration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Product%20roadmap%20collaboration.md)[Technical interviewing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Technical%20interviewing.md)

Sample interview questionsDescribe a production web application you built end to end. How did you make key architectural decisions?I would explain the user problem, the system boundaries, and why I selected the frontend, backend, data, and deployment approach. I would also describe trade-offs, observability, testing, and how I evolved the architecture based on real usage.

How would you design an API that aggregates data from multiple third-party sources?

I would define a stable internal domain model, use adapters for each provider, and normalize data at the integration boundary. I would include authentication handling, rate-limit protection, retries, idempotency, caching where appropriate, structured error handling, and monitoring for source failures and data quality.

How do you balance fast feature delivery with a maintainable technical foundation in an early-stage company?

I start by identifying what must be durable versus what can be deliberately lightweight. I ship the smallest useful version, document important trade-offs, add tests around critical paths, and schedule follow-up improvements when usage validates the need.

Give an example of how you collaborated with designers to simplify a complex workflow.

I would begin with the user goal and map the decisions or information that create friction. I would work with design to prototype simpler flows, validate assumptions with users or product data, and implement reusable components that preserve clarity and consistency.

How would you approach shaping a roadmap when customer feedback, technical debt, and new product opportunities compete for attention?

I would make the trade-offs explicit by assessing customer impact, strategic value, urgency, engineering risk, and effort. I would align on a small set of measurable outcomes, reserve capacity for reliability work, and revisit priorities frequently as new evidence emerges.

Opportunity details

## About this role.

About Us

Socket helps devs and security teams ship faster by cutting out security busywork. Thousands of orgs use Socket to safely find, audit, and manage open source code. Our customers – from Anthropic to xAI, and Figma to Vercel – love Socket (just [check out their tweets](https://socket.dev/love) to see for yourself!)

Founded by [Feross Aboukhadijeh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/feross/), a long-time open source maintainer with software downloaded over a billion times a month, Socket has raised [$](https://socket.dev/blog/series-b)[125M in funding](https://socket.dev/blog/series-c) from top angels, operators, and security leaders.

About the Role

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Build product: This role will require you to move fast, prioritize ruthlessly, and be focused on the end user. Your voice will be essential in shaping the product and the roadmap, and your decisions will have immediate and far-reaching impact. You will work in collaboration with the engineering and design teams.

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Grow the team and culture: As an early member of the team, you will form the defining DNA for the company’s culture and our future team. Our ability to build a market-defining product is solely dependent on the culture we foster.

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Set up foundational frameworks: You’ll join at the genesis of something totally new and come into a fast-paced environment. We value process-driven systems that enable us to work smarter as we scale, and you’ll build out design systems that will serve as guide rails for the engineering team.

What You’ll Do

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Contribute to the development of the Socket web application end-to-end

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Work with the design team to develop interfaces that abstract away complexities and delivers an elegant and delightful user experience

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Write APIs to deliver data from multiple data sources

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Extract and transform data from 3rd party APIs

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Help shape the roadmap and plan sprints that allow us to quickly deliver features and be agile to user feedback

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Be a key part of hiring, including interviewing and providing input into team growth decisions

What You’ll Bring

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You’ve worked on an early stage team in a 0-1 role and would like to get back to building the foundations again

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Experience with designing and implementing production web applications

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Experience with building and integrating APIs and relational databases like Postgres

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Proficiency with Node.js, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript

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Not bound to a particular tech stack and can learn new technologies on-the-go

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Bonus points for experience with any of the following technologies GraphQL, ElasticSearch, Headless browsers, data pipelines

Our Interview Process

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Informational with a member from our Talent Team

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Hiring Manager Interview

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Technical Interviews

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Debrief

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Final Interview with Feross

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References

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Decision/Offer

Leveling and compensation will be aligned dynamically throughout the interview process to match your technical scope and background.

Hiring is a big decision on both sides. Read more about our [Hiring Philosophy](https://socket.dev/hiring-philosophy)and how we approach the process at Socket.

Benefits: Our benefits are crafted to support you and your family, so you can take care of what matters most and thrive in and outside of work. We offer:

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Market competitive salary bands

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Meaningful equity program

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Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (99% coverage)

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Flexible time-off, holidays, and winter shutdown to rest & recharge

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Paid parental leave

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Remote-first, with quarterly team off-sites

At Socket, we

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Pursue Excellence: We set ourselves apart by consistently delivering work of exceptional quality and distinction.

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Move with urgency and focus: We prioritize swift, decisive action.

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Think rigorously: We care about being right and it often takes reasoning from first principles to get there. We value alternative perspectives and have constructive discussions.

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Trust and amplify: We overtrust, always assume good intent, and give specific feedback to help each other improve.

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Feel a strong sense of ownership: We wear many hats and feel a strong sense of overall ownership of the company and we’re non-territorial regarding our nominal domains.

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Are customer obsessed: We relentlessly prioritize the needs of our customers, striving to exceed their expectations and delight them at every interaction.

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