Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Full-time | Remote - United States | Reports to VP Engineering | Eastern Time Zone Preferred
(Candidates located in the Northeast, particularly the Greater Boston area, are strongly encouraged to apply).
About LIV
LIV is a leading innovator in fire safety and compliance software solutions. Our flagship Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) platform empowers fire departments, businesses, and third-party inspectors across the United States to streamline fire safety compliance. By offering real-time tracking, automation, and collaborative tools, LIV simplifies risk assessments, inspection reporting, and regulatory compliance management. Our mission is to enhance safety, reduce fire-related risks, and provide a seamless, technology-driven approach to protecting lives and properties. With a commitment to excellence, LIV is focused on transforming how cities and towns manage fire safety standards nationwide. To learn more about LIV visit www.livsafe.com.
About the Role
We're looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys building great software, learning quickly, and making a meaningful impact on a small, collaborative engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a solid foundation in AI-driven software development who wants more ownership, greater exposure to product decisions, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineering leaders in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
You'll partner closely with Product and Engineering to design, build, test, and ship high-quality software while helping solve real customer problems. As part of a lean engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across the stack and see your work make an immediate impact.
Our technology stack includes PHP/Laravel, React, Angular, MySQL, AWS, Claude Code, and Datadog. You don't need experience with every technology we use. We're looking for engineers with strong software fundamentals and a command of AI technologies who enjoy learning new technologies and contributing wherever they're needed.
You'll do well here if you enjoy solving challenging problems, moving quickly, taking ownership, and building practical solutions without unnecessary process.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of features across our platform
Own projects from concept through production, including testing, deployment, monitoring, and post-release support
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code while contributing to engineering best practices
Leverage AI development tools as part of your daily workflow
Participate in thoughtful code reviews and collaborate openly with teammates
Troubleshoot production issues, improve application performance, and enhance system reliability
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer Success to build scalable solutions
Maintain a customer-first mindset when making technical decisions
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
3–6 years of professional software engineering experience
Experience building modern web applications using one or more backend frameworks such as Laravel, Node.js, or similar
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React
Experience integrating AI capabilities into customer-facing SaaS products in a production environment
A depth of knowledge of AI-assisted development and how AI can improve engineering workflows
Strong understanding of relational databases and modern web application architecture
Demonstrated ownership and accountability, with the ability to independently drive projects and proactively solve problems
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Familiarity with modern deployment practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, or observability tools is a plus
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
You'll Thrive Here If You...
Enjoy learning new technologies and tackling new challenges
Like working on a small team where your ideas matter
Take ownership and follow projects through to completion
Are collaborative, curious, and open to feedback
Want to build software that customers rely on every day
Are excited about using AI to become a more effective engineer
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary of $120,000–$165,000 depending on experience, plus annual bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Very generous PTO
Fully remote within the United States
Opportunity to work directly with Engineering leadership and influence a growing platform
Small, collaborative, low-ego engineering team with meaningful ownership and visibility
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Mission-driven work that helps improve community safety across the country