Software Engineer II

Harvest, an independent and profitable software company established in 2006, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their remote-first team. The company specializes in building tools that help businesses track and manage their time effectively, serving thousands of professional services firms worldwide.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be integral to a cross-functional sprint team, working on both backend services and frontend interfaces. The role demands someone who can write high-quality, scalable code while maintaining a balance between pragmatism and perfectionism. You'll work with technologies like Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, and MySQL, building features that directly impact customer experience.

The position offers a competitive salary of $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits including full health coverage, a 401k with 6% match, and 16 weeks of paid family leave. Harvest's remote-first culture spans 9 countries and 11 time zones, creating a rich, diverse working environment where different perspectives are valued.

What makes this role unique is Harvest's independence from external investors or shareholders, allowing the team to focus purely on customer needs. The company values self-discipline, scrappiness, and genuine curiosity to learn from others. You'll be part of a team that emphasizes continuous learning, values feedback, and believes in reaching the best decisions collaboratively.

The ideal candidate should have experience in full-stack engineering, particularly with SaaS applications, and be comfortable with both REST and GraphQL APIs. You should thrive in an agile environment, have strong communication skills, and be passionate about creating quality experiences while maintaining a pragmatic approach to development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make a significant impact in a stable, customer-focused company while working with a globally distributed team. The role offers both technical growth and the chance to influence product direction through close collaboration with cross-functional teams.