WHO WE ARE...

Maxwell was founded in 2015 by homebuyers who were shocked by the complexity and inefficiencies of the mortgage process for borrowers and lending teams alike. We’ve created a platform that has not only streamlined the process and made it more efficient - closing loans 45%+ faster - but has made mortgages more accessible in the process. And we’re just getting started.

Our mission is clear: give every lender in our network a permanent, disruptive financial advantage in their market. We are a company focused on creating an inclusive work environment and bringing equality to the mortgage process, to turn the tide of homeownership and spread financial empowerment. Intrigued? Read on.

WHAT WE HOPE FOR YOU...

As the Principal Engineer/Technical Lead, you will be responsible for driving sprints with strategic vision. You are a natural born leader with a continued learning mindset, so you love to find ways to bring new technology and code languages to the table to drive a more efficient project. You are someone who loves to thoughtfully make an impact every day and over the long-term while also guiding others to do the same. Maxwell prioritizes diversity and an environment of equality and belonging, and you are someone who prioritizes everyone’s voices are heard, respected, and encouraged.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Act as an owner and expert on large sections of our codebase, infrastructure, and operations
• Shape the software architecture of Maxwell’s product suite, ship multiple large services, complex libraries, or major pieces of infrastructure
• Look for opportunities to contribute to Maxwell’s strategic projects and experiment with new technologies in areas of curiosity - we love to stay up-to-date on trends! 
• Consistently reduce the complexity of projects, services, and processes in order to work smarter and not harder
• Responsible for setting the short to medium-term strategic technical direction and lead the team to success in new domains and technologies
• Listen and guide debates to help reach a consensus then clearly communicate and back that decision to the larger group

IDEALLY YOU'LL HAVE...

• A proven track record of creating high impact improvements in stability, performance, and scalability across major business-critical systems
• Visionary mindset with strategic direction - able to look ahead 6-12 months and identify areas of need and create plans to improve them. 
• Natural curiosity - constantly seeking to improve the mastery of your craft within Software Engineering
• Prior experience working in a product-led startup is highly valued - you know how to move quickly, manage your time efficiently and successfully manage competing priorities
• Teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate in a transparent, authentic culture
• Bonus points for experience working with B2B2C software, fintech or mortgage technology, and operational teams




Not sure you meet all of our ideals? We'd still love to hear from you, so please apply!

OUR TECHNOLOGY STACK...

• Backend: Ruby on Rails (Rails 5.x)
• Frontend: React, Redux, Javascript, SLIM, SCSS, HTML 5, CSS 3
• Databases/Datastores: Postgres, Redis, Memcache
• Infrastructure: Heroku, AWS, Cloudflare, Lambdas, SQS, and more.
• Domains: APIs, Microservice Architecture, Monitoring/Telemetry, Scaled Architectures

WE ARE A TEAM THAT...

• Prioritizes internal mobility. All of our career paths are based on achievable, measurable goals and not tenure or favoritism!
• Delivers delightful products by reliably and quickly producing high quality systems.
• Is full of teammates people trust and love working with.
• Is highly capable and competent across multiple domains and technologies.
• Can gracefully make trade-offs against multiple conflicting constraints.
• Aggressively overcomes obstacles to deliver amazing results.
• Delivers valuable, and trustworthy experiences to our customers and partners.
• Focuses on learning and improving its team members skills and abilities.
• Enables its members to be long term successful engineers and technologists.
• Has a vibrant culture and evidence based practices (Lean/Agile/DevOps practices).
• Can deliver the solutions needed today (APIs, SaaS Mortgages, Integrations, Cloud Tech) and tomorrow (ML, Big Data).

Compensation Range: $163K-$178K

WHAT WE OFFER YOU...

An opportunity to be part of an agile team of thinkers and doers who are driven, collaborative, and authentic. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employees are our greatest asset, and you play a key role in shaping our incredible company and culture. Some of our benefits include:

- Competitive pay and meaningful equity as an employee at a fast-growing, venture-backed software company. We want you to participate and make decisions as an owner with our future in mind

- Flexible vacation time plus strong benefits packages offering a wide range of top-tier insurance plans so all Maxwell employees can find coverage that best suits their needs

- Up to 2 paid days off each year to volunteer at the charity of your choice

- An "Even Merrier Holidays" where Maxwell closes down the office to make sure employees spend time with family and friends or doing what they love most!

- A company that is people-centric: we care about our employees and foster an inclusive environment to ensure everyone feels valued and has equal opportunities for career progression

At Maxwell, we value our differences, and we encourage all—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations—to apply. We're looking for candidates with great experience and alignment with our core values. Maxwell is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment decisions at Maxwell are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements.