Podpal

We strive to build scalable code using agile frameworks and a winning attitude. Smart, scrappy engineer wanted!

APodcaster's Best Friend

Podpal is the all-in-one platform for podcast management. Podpal combines the best parts of podcast hosting & distribution with productivity tools designed for podcast workflow. Founded in 2018, Podpal has raised over $215,000 in non-dilutive funding from global brands including Google, Hennessy, Target, JP Morgan Chase, Famous Amos, REVOLT, and more.

The Role

As Senior Software Engineer, you’ll leverage your software engineering background, imagination, and leadership ability to design, build, and oversee a world-class application suite for podcast creation and management. You’re joining us at just the right time. The market has been heavily researched, top problems identified, MVP built, and first 500+ users onboard. Customers are excited and investors are eager to provide funding. Let’s do this!

Responsibilities

• Write a ton of code! Current stack: Frontend = React, Backend = Go.
• Execute technical direction and partner with the Head of Engineering on future vision.
• Ship new product features to enhance the MVP.
• Respond to customer support request, fix bugs, and refactor code as needed.
• Write tests and establish quality engineering standards.
• Talk to users to learn more about their specific needs and how to optimize the product and user experience.

What We’re Looking For

If you’re a humble, collaborative, ambitious individual who has experience working on diverse teams, that’s great! So are we, and we’d love for you to apply.

In terms of prerequisites, your ability to give and receive constructive feedback and resolve conflict is of utmost importance. In addition, the following preferred qualifications for the Senior Software Engineer include:

• 20+ hours per week (daytime, nights, and/or weekends).
• Able to convert to full-time upon securing Seed funding or acceptance into an accelerator program like Y Combinator.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (practical, Code Academy, etc.)
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• 1+ years of experience as a technical lead on agile teams.
• Experience shipping user-facing products for web and mobile platforms.
• Successful full-stack design and development experience.
• Proficient in multiple back-end technologies and very comfortable with the latest front-end frameworks (i.e. React, Bootstrap).
• Fast learner who handles ambiguity well.
• Leadership and/or teaching experience
• Do you have podcasting experience? That's a plus.

Podpal = Equal Opportunity Employer

Podpal, Inc. is a founder-owned company headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. Our vision is to make a greater impact on society by increasing the diversity of voices and content in podcasting. With your help, we can build the future of podcast management.

If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply below. Our team will review your application and be in touch if we think you’re a good fit.

Podpal is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The all-in-one platform for podcast management. We help audio & video podcast teams plan, publish, and promote their show without stress and clutter.