Who we are

Pluto is an early-stage startup with privacy technology that reimagines how users own, share and communicate information on the internet. We are building on core principles of privacy and respect to provide APIs/SDKs to companies that enable them to deliver advanced privacy, security and data ownership to their users, as well as data and communication tools to measure and advance DEI.

We are a venture-backed company at a pivotal and exciting point in our journey. We are a very small, but mighty team, with each person being both thinker and doer.

The opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional software engineer, technologist and human with good programming principles. You will work closely with our engineering team to create, refine and scale Pluto's backend, database, API, frontend, privacy and security layers to enhance the digital infrastructure for how companies of the future are run and managed. This is an opportunity to architect new solutions and implement them promptly, and have an immediate impact.

Given our stage, we are looking for a thought partner who is passionate about our mission of respect and privacy, and thinks strategically about the future of Pluto, but who can also formulate and execute on the day-to-day details efficiently and pragmatically. You should embrace the realities of strategic technical debt and strive to maintain a balance between long-term code efficiency and immediate business needs. You should be able to research any problem or area you aren't familiar with, get up to speed quickly and build it.

What you'll be doing

• Build a diverse suite of developer API/SDK products for companies

• Help build and improve key features and infrastructure to drive Pluto's growth and impact

• Build and scale high-quality, secure and privacy-respecting data collection, communication and incident reporting tools for companies and their employees

• Manage, support and develop a platform to enable rapid iteration and experimentation, leveraging technology to solve multi-faceted data, statistical/analytical, privacy and UX challenges at scale

• Create and maintain documentation in and for the code as well as critical technical decisions; collaborate in code reviews

Who you are

• A cooperative software engineer who ideally

  • Has 3+ years of professional coding experience or equivalent

  • Has worked with a modern language such as Python, Java or Javascript

  • Has knowledge of best practices in backend design, data analytics/data processing, database design and manipulation (non-relational and relational database experience is a plus; we currently use MongoDB), maintainable code, etc.

  • Has a solid knowledge of algorithms and design patterns

• A pragmatic technologist and empathetic problem-solver who

  • Is a dependable self-starter excited to quickly ship impactful features, while improving the overall quality of our code

  • Has a clever and honest business mind that can help us parlay tough choices between stakeholder needs and impact into an even better product

  • Is able to deliver end-to-end solutions to complex design problems while utilizing best practices and frameworks, but without being ideological about which exact languages or technologies to use

  • Thinks critically and compassionately about real-world issues and the implications of technology for real people, and takes an intentional approach to user-centered design

• A nimble team player who

  • Thrives in a collaborative, rigorous, decentralized and fast-paced environment

  • Has excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts

  • Adapts to shifting priorities and is responsive to team members' needs

• A passionate caring human who

  • Combines brilliance with humility and kindness, and is open to engaging varying perspectives

  • Understands and is committed to our diversity, inclusion and equity mission (and ideally aligned with our values around climate action and environmental sustainability)

Bonus points

• Has thought deeply about diversity, inclusion and equity challenges in business and technology

• Has experience with self-serve product-led growth and product development

• Has experience with building products and/or APIs aimed at improving the development experience for engineers

• Has experience with enterprise-grade CI/CD, defensive programming, data integrations/importing, security or privacy

• Has a working understanding of data/statistical analysis (predictive analytics, ML and Scala, Java, C++ experience are +s)

Compensation is $100,000 to $200,000 dependent on contribution, experience, skill level, and geographical location.

Working with us

Our benefits include:

• Full coverage of health, dental, and vision premiums (and 50% of dependents')

• 401(k) with matching and monthly vesting

• Flexible time off policy (plus 12 business holidays)

• Life and disability insurance

We are committed to living out our mission and building a diverse, inclusive and equitable team. Join us!