Software Engineer, Backend

About WorkWhile

WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability.

WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules.

We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, founders, and cross-functional teammates to build systems that create real value for workers and businesses

• Contribute to our platform, infrastructure, and cultural foundations as we continue to grow

• Help improve reliability, performance, and scalability across our backend services

• Participate in a product-minded engineering team that values thoughtful design and continuous learning

What we're looking for

• Strong fundamentals in Python and backend development

• Ability to take initiative and see projects through with support from the team

• A collaborative mindset and curiosity to understand the needs of our users

• Interest in growing your skills and staying current with modern development practices

• Clear, thoughtful communication — both written and verbal

Engineering @ WorkWhile

• We’re a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others

• We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun

• We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players

• We deal in outcomes, not project.

Compensation

• SF/NY/Seattle$150K – $180K • Offers Equity

• TorontoCA$160K – CA$200K • Offers Equity

Benefits & Perks

• Remote-friendly work culture with office hubs in SF, NY, Seattle & Toronto

• In-person company offsites

• Medical, dental, & vision coverage

• Flexible time off

• 401(k) with employer match

• WFH stipend to support your home office needs

WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!

WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.