Senior Full Stack Engineer – Customer Experience & Product Engineering Lead – Empowering Families with Innovative Calendar Solutions at brighthush
About brighthush
brighthush is on a bold mission: to simplify family life by building the world’s most intuitive, reliable, and delightful products. Our flagship offering, brighthush Calendar, is a smart calendar that millions of families trust to keep their lives organized, celebrated, and connected. With a track record of scaling to over $300 million in annual revenue while remaining bootstrapped and profitable, brighthush is a company that values impact, autonomy, and a culture of continuous learning.
Why Join brighthush?
When you come on board, you’ll be part of a small, high‑velocity team that makes a real difference in people’s daily lives. We’re not chasing venture capital; we’re building a sustainable, purpose‑driven business that rewards hard work, creativity, and ownership. If you thrive in an environment where your ideas shape product direction, where you can own projects from conception to launch, and where you’re rewarded for delivering exceptional customer experiences, brighthush is the place for you.
About the Role
We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Full Stack Engineer who excels at turning complex customer pain points into elegant, scalable solutions. In this role, you’ll partner closely with our Customer Success team to surface real‑world challenges, then translate those insights into robust backend services, intuitive front‑end flows, and seamless third‑party integrations. Your work will directly influence how families interact with brighthush Calendar, ensuring that every feature feels effortless and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Build APIs: Architect and develop high‑performance RESTful and GraphQL APIs in Ruby on Rails that power both web and mobile experiences.
- Front‑End Excellence: Write clean, maintainable TypeScript code for React and React Native, ensuring pixel‑perfect UI and smooth user interactions.
- Customer‑Centric Problem Solving: Work hand‑in‑hand with Customer Success to identify recurring issues, propose fixes, and implement features that delight users.
- Third‑Party Integrations: Integrate with external services (calendar providers, payment gateways, analytics) using secure, well‑documented APIs.
- End‑to‑End Ownership: Own projects from requirements gathering, through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post‑launch monitoring.
- Performance & Reliability: Optimize database queries, caching strategies, and background job pipelines to maintain sub‑200 ms response times and 99.9% uptime.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide junior engineers, review code, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing across engineering, product, and design.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices in CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps, ensuring rapid, reliable releases.
Essential Qualifications
- 6+ years of professional experience building full‑stack applications with Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, React, and React Native.
- Proven track record of delivering production‑grade services that scale to millions of users.
- Strong foundation in data modeling, relational databases (PostgreSQL), and distributed systems.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent communication skills—both technical and non‑technical—enabling clear collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
- Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of complex problems and driving them to resolution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real‑time data streaming.
- Background in building mobile‑first products and optimizing for low‑bandwidth environments.
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (RSpec, Jest, Detox) and test‑driven development.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
- Prior experience in a bootstrapped or high‑growth startup setting.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Excellence: Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and performance tuning.
- Customer‑First Mindset: Ability to empathize with users and translate their needs into technical solutions.
- Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical skills, with a knack for debugging complex issues under tight deadlines.
- Collaboration: Comfortable working in a distributed team, using tools like Slack, Jira, and Figma.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑moving environment where priorities shift quickly.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor peers and influence product direction.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At brighthush, your career trajectory is shaped by the impact you create. We offer:
- Clear promotion paths from Senior Engineer to Staff Engineer and beyond.
- Regular hackathons, design sprints, and cross‑team workshops to broaden your skill set.
- Annual learning budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
- Mentorship from senior leaders who have built products at scale.
- Opportunity to lead high‑visibility initiatives that influence the entire product roadmap.
Work Environment & Culture
brighthush is a remote‑first company that values flexibility, trust, and results. Our culture is built on:
- High autonomy: You set your own goals and decide how to achieve them.
- Transparent communication: Open channels for feedback, retrospectives, and decision‑making.
- Diversity & Inclusion: A welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.
- Health & Well‑Being: Comprehensive wellness programs, mental health resources, and a supportive community.
- Fun & Recognition: Monthly virtual happy hours, quarterly team retreats, and a culture that celebrates wins.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive total‑reward package that reflects the value you bring:
- Base Salary: $180 k–$200 k per year, commensurate with experience.
- Equity: Stock options that align your success with the company’s growth.
- 401(k) Matching: 4% company match to help you plan for the future.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
- Unlimited PTO: Trust us to manage your time off responsibly.
- Home‑Office Stipend: Up to $1,200 per year to create a productive workspace.
- Learning & Development: Annual budget for courses, books, and conferences.
- Wellness Allowance: Monthly stipend for gym memberships, meditation apps, or other wellness activities.
- Company Holidays: First Friday of every month (except November, December, and January).
Equal Opportunity Statement
brighthush is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about building products that bring families closer together, and you thrive in a high‑impact, autonomous environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join brighthush and help shape the next generation of family‑centric technology.