Software Engineer I

About Betterworks

Betterworks is HR software to align, develop, and activate your workforce for business growth. Organizations are able to replace outdated, ineffective, universally loathed annual review processes with powerful Continuous Performance Management programs that help managers be better at the conversations, coaching, and development necessary to inspire and motivate the entire workforce to achieve an organization's top priorities today and be ready for tomorrow's challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Software Engineer I at Betterworks, you'll play a key role in developing our enterprise-class continuous performance management system. In this position, you’ll work on extending a highly complex SaaS platform that helps large enterprises make data-driven decisions at scale.

• Develop and Enhance a complex enterprise performance management SAAS platform that will drive decision making at scale in large enterprises.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using best practices.
• Collaborate with a cross functional team including product managers, designers, QA and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in software development
• Often work, attend calls, and participate in discussions with fully remote colleagues across multiple time zones (inclusive of Europe & US).

What’ll Help You Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in software development
• Experience with Front End Frameworks and Libraries such as Vue and React
• A strong full-stack developer experience with Python, Django, Nodejs, Typescript, Javascript, NestJS
• Good understanding of Web Application and Backend development technologies
• Strong understanding and working experience in REST APIs
• Working experience with Postgres or similar SQL relational database
• Working experience with Unit, Integration, and E2E testing
• Working experience with AWS as a cloud provider is a plus
• Working experience with Docker, Kubernetes and any other containerization technologies is a plus
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies

What We All Do

• All employees share the responsibility of being aware of information security risks and adhering to information security policies and procedures.
• All employees are required to participate in information security awareness and training programs.
• All employees have a responsibility to handle data in accordance with data classification and handling guidelines. Employees should be aware of the sensitivity of the data they interact with and follow appropriate security measures.
• All employees have a responsibility of reporting information security incidents in accordance with information security policies and procedures.

What Makes Betterworks Unique

At Betterworks, we put our people first. To support this, we’ve built a culture and benefits program that prioritize both professional growth and personal well-being:

• Leadership: Our CEO, Doug Dennerline is a mission-driven leader with over 25 years of sales leadership experience, making a direct impact on the work people do every day.
• Funding: Backed by $129 million in Series B with top tier investors, including Kleiners Perkins, Emergence Capital, and 8VC.
• Board of Directors: Since the beginning of Betterworks, our board includes industry icons such as John Doerr (who introduced OKRs to Google), Bruce Felt (Founder of Renaissance Software and a trusted advisor to numerous private and public companies), Bing Gordon (Renowned Technology Venture Capitalist with experience on boards like Amazon, Duolingo and Zynga) and Jason Green (Founder of Emergence Capital and Greenbridge Foundation).
• Perks: We provide company-sponsored health, wellness, and personal accident insurance. Our remote-first culture gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere in India, with opportunities to travel and connect as a team. To support your setup, we also offer a one-time home office reimbursement and a monthly internet stipend to keep you seamlessly connected.
• Product: Recognized by Lighthouse Research & Advisory and UNLEASH America, Betterworks was named a 2025 HR Tech Award winner for Best Comprehensive Talent Management Solution. We also received Newsweek’s AI Impact Award for Best Outcomes in HR, 2025.
• Mission Driven: Our mission is to provide the expertise and technology companies need to inspire, develop, and activate their workforce to achieve today’s goals while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.