Smartsheet is looking for our next Sr. SE  to join the development team. Our business is built on finding top grade talent and getting out of their way while they build and improve our award-winning Software as a Service (SaaS) offering for collaborative work and project management. Our software team is small, highly efficient, and results oriented. We work in an agile apolitical environment that stays focused on building great software. Here you can use the latest web technologies to their fullest potential. Here is a short video showing Smartsheet overview: Smartsheet Overview Video.  

In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.

You will report to an Engineering Leader located in our Bellevue, WA, office. This is a full-time position and can be based remotely within CR or in Smartsheet’s corporate offices in San José.

You Will:

  • Build scalable back-end services for the next generation of applications at Smartsheet (Kotlin, Java)
  • Solve challenging distributed systems problems and work with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes)
  • Take part in code reviews and architectural discussions as you work with other software engineers and product managers
  • Take a leading role in designing key areas of scalable, performant systems
  • Mentor junior engineers on code quality and other industry best practices
  • Forge a strong partnership with product management and other key areas of the business

You Have:

  • 5+ years software development experience building highly scalable, highly available applications
  • 5+ years of programming experience with full stack technologies such Java, Kotlin or TypeScript
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience

Perks & Benefits:

  • Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • Asociacion Solidarista with employee and employer contributions as well as potential alliances with entities such as universities, gyms, etc.
  • 12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program
  • 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
  • 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
  • Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal Smartsheet account
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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