Senior Software Engineer (Remote) at Point

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help support and grow Point’s multi-product digital platform. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior engineers and product partners on the Docket Operations pillar, contributing to features and systems that enable our Docket Operations team to deliver faster, smarter, and efficient solutions.

You’ll gain hands-on experience building and maintaining services across multiple systems, supporting integrations across internal tools, and learning how emerging technologies—such as AI-assisted workflows—are applied in real-world production environments. This role is ideal for a career engineer who is eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and excited to grow their technical and product skills through collaboration and mentorship.

Your responsibilities

• Implement features and services including design and document significant projects that involve collaborations among multiple classes and updates to database schemas, applying design patterns appropriately.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code across one or more codebases (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Ruby).
• Craft thoughtful PRs, even for complex changes, and guide reviewers to address the most important areas of feedback. You consistently provide thoughtful, detailed reviews of other's code.
• Document medium-sized technical designs (multiple collaborating classes, database schema changes), prepare and lead technical design reviews with coaching from more senior technical leads.
• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives to understand business context and priorities.
• Respond to code reviews and feedback, continuously improving code quality and reliability.
• Use AI- and data-powered components are used in production systems while following responsible data and privacy guidelines.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks or features, communicating progress and blockers clearly.
• You are growing in your skills as a mentor and coach. You are able to help new team members onboard and provide guidance for junior engineers.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development (excluding internships) with a focus on back-end or full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Ruby, Python).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, caching, and database optimization.
• Experience building user interfaces using modern frontend technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and component-based frameworks (e.g., React).
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and user experience fundamentals.
• Familiarity with full-stack development and collaborating closely with backend services.
• Experience consuming APIs and integrating frontend applications with backend services.
• Ability to communicate clearly with teammates and ask questions to clarify product or design requirements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing quality and speed while learning under guidance.
• Collaborative team player who values feedback, mentorship, and continuous improvement.