Smartsheet is hiring a Software Engineer I to join its Engineering team. This is a hands-on, full-stack role focused on building scalable services for the next generation of Smartsheet applications while working at the intersection of traditional software engineering and AI-driven development. You’ll solve distributed systems problems, contribute to architectural discussions, ship real features, and use AI tools to improve coding, testing, design, troubleshooting, and team efficiency. What you’ll do: Build scalable front-end and back-end services using Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, and React. Solve challenging distributed systems problems and work with modern cloud infrastructure such as AWS and Kubernetes. Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions with engineers and product managers. Partner closely with product management and other key business areas. Enhance existing application code with new features while balancing build vs. refactor vs. simplify decisions. Actively use AI tools to improve personal and team efficiency, explore AI integration opportunities, and coach others on effective AI use. What you’ll bring: 1+ years of software development experience building highly scalable, highly available applications. 1+ years of programming experience with full-stack technologies such as Java, Kotlin, Python, or TypeScript. 1+ years of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure. Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs. 6+ months of professional experience using AI to improve personal productivity for building complex SaaS feature sets. A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Adaptability as priorities or problems change. Ownership mindset and readiness to grow into bigger challenges. Clear written and verbal communication skills for code reviews, documentation, and team discussions. Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis.
Overview
$107,500 – $147,500 / year
remote
full-time
1-2 years of experience (junior level)
Technologies
- AWSKubernetesKotlinJavaTypeScriptReactREST APIsAI tools
Responsibilities
- Build scalable front-end and back-end services for next-generation Smartsheet applications using Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, and React
- Solve challenging distributed systems problems and work with modern cloud infrastructure such as AWS and Kubernetes
- Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions with other software engineers and product managers
- Forge strong partnerships with product management and other key areas of the business
- Enhance existing application code with new features while balancing build vs. refactor vs. simplify technical decisions
- Actively use AI tools to improve personal and team efficiency across coding, testing, design, and troubleshooting
- Explore AI integration opportunities within team processes and features, and coach others on effective AI use
Qualifications
- 1+ years of software development experience building highly scalable, highly available applications
- 1+ years of programming experience with full-stack technologies such as Java, Kotlin, Python, or TypeScript
- 1+ years of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
- Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs
- 6+ months of professional experience using AI to improve personal productivity while building complex SaaS feature sets
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Adaptable as priorities or problems change
- Ready to take ownership of work and grow into bigger challenges
- Clear written and verbal communicator who can explain thinking in code reviews, documentation, and team discussions
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees
- 401(k) match: 50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of eligible pay
- Monthly stipend to support work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day
- Professional growth and development opportunities, including access to Udemy online courses
- Company-funded perks such as a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)