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Braven

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

About the Role In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Software Engineer who will focus on the user experience to have a real ...

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What is the difference between Software Engineering Fellow vs Software Engineer?

AspectSoftware Engineering FellowSoftware Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees or extensive industry experienceBachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, leadership roles, often in innovation labs or specialized projectsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments, collaborative settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by tech companies for high-level talent recognition and leadership developmentCommon across tech firms, startups, and corporate IT departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding advanced roles, career progression, or specialized positionsGeneral software development roles, entry to mid-level positions

The main difference is that Software Engineering Fellows are often senior, specialized, or leadership-oriented roles requiring extensive experience or advanced credentials, whereas Software Engineers are more common, entry to mid-level roles focused on software development tasks.

What is a Software Engineering Fellow?

A Software Engineering Fellow is typically an advanced trainee or early-career professional participating in a specialized program designed to develop strong software engineering skills. These fellowship programs often combine hands-on technical training, mentorship, and real-world project experience, sometimes at a company or through an academic institution. Fellows may work on coding assignments, learn about software development methodologies, and network with industry professionals. The goal is to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional software engineering roles, making fellows more competitive in the job market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Software Engineering Fellow, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software Engineering Fellow, you need a solid grasp of programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, and usually a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with development tools like Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), and frameworks relevant to the fellowship's focus is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and a willingness to learn help fellows excel and adapt quickly. These skills and qualities are essential to contribute effectively to projects, grow technically, and make the most of mentorship opportunities.

What types of projects and technologies do Software Engineering Fellows typically work on during their fellowship?

Software Engineering Fellows often engage in hands-on projects that mirror real-world industry work, such as building web applications, contributing to open-source repositories, or collaborating on team-based coding challenges. The technologies involved frequently include popular programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java, as well as frameworks such as React or Django. Fellows usually rotate through different project assignments to gain exposure to both front-end and back-end development, while also participating in code reviews and agile team meetings. This structure helps Fellows build a robust portfolio and develop collaboration skills essential for professional software engineering roles.
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Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Braven

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer
Team: Systems
Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
About Braven
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.
We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.
Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.
To learn more, take a look at Braven's Jobs Report.
About the Role
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Software Engineer who will focus on the user experience to have a real impact on students' lives. We want students using our platform to feel empowered, connected, and engaged. To accomplish this, we aggressively prioritize which projects we work on, aiming to provide the most value in the simplest way possible. We constantly iterate to improve our services as we see what works and what doesn't. We're agile and we like to have fun!
You will play a crucial role in our mission: prototyping new features, helping peers grow through code reviews, and learning new technologies. Braven is entering an exciting growth phase, in which we need to balance agility in developing new features with discipline to ensure we utilize software engineering best practices.
This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Software Engineering.
What You'll Do
Focus on full-stack project initiatives (90%)
  • Work primarily in Ruby on Rails or Python, showcasing proficiency and contributing to high-quality, maintainable applications.
  • Take ownership of well-defined tasks and deliver reliable, impactful solutions.
  • Apply software engineering best practices to improve processes, systems, and code robustness.
  • Keep end-users at the forefront of your work, prioritizing solutions that have a meaningful impact and enhance students' experiences.
  • Solve technical challenges with creativity and a focus on enhancing team capabilities.

Improve the team via reviews, documentation, and cross-functional communication (10%)
  • Provide constructive feedback on code and architecture proposals to promote team excellence.
  • Support junior engineers through guidance and collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Create and maintain clear documentation for architectures, design decisions, and team protocols.
  • Contribute to scrums and sprints by sharing updates, addressing blockers, and refining tasks with the team.
  • Stay current with industry trends, security practices, and compliance requirements to ensure alignment with best practices.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficient in full-stack development, with experience in Ruby on Rails and React, and expertise in backend, frontend, and database design, using BigQuery, PostgreSQL, and Git.
  • Strong organizational and task management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, ensure attention to detail, and make sound technical decisions independently.
  • Flexible and solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, bridging technical and non-technical teams and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
  • Collaborative team member with peer coaching experience, contributing to knowledge sharing, team growth, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Personal attributes of emotional intelligence, autonomy, empathy, and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations, emphasizing a proactive, forward-looking approach in software development.
  • Excellent communication skills, bridging technical and non-technical teams and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
  • Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
  • Exemplification of Braven's core values.
  • Experience that has informed your belief in Braven's mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven's student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Work Demands
  • Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL) 3 days per week
  • Travel 2-3 times per year

Additional Requirements
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Braven doesn't offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
  • Phone screen with Talent Team member
  • Performance Task
  • Interview with Hiring Manager
  • Panel Interview with Key Partners
  • Reference Checks

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.
Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $92,000-$114,900. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
  • Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
  • Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
  • Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
  • Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Chicago (IL). We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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