The Organization
At USAFacts, we believe facts deserve to be heard. We are on a mission to provide a comprehensive and unbiased look at our country by the numbers. Democracy thrives on serious, reasoned, and informed debate. And we’re here for it.
Founded and funded by Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, USAFacts answers questions around government spending and outcomes. While these are basic questions, finding the answers is hard. But it’s also pretty exciting. We pull together data from thousands of jurisdictions to normalize, contextualize, and visualize these metrics so the data is approachable and understandable.
Every day, we learn something about our country, how to make complex data understandable, and how to make the American people interested in the numbers. We’re a collaborative group and are always learning from each other, too. The team is mission driven, with no political agenda nor commercial incentive; we do this work purely as a public service.
Oh, and to top it off? USAFacts was named to Fast Company’s List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023! Learn more about us at usafacts.org and linkedin.com/company/usafacts.
We’d love for you to bring your talents and your curiosity to come make a difference!
The Opportunity
USAFacts is seeking a strong programmer to join our mission-driven team as a Full-Stack Software Development Engineer. In this role, you will work on both front-end and back-end aspects of our applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products. You will learn from industry experts and contribute to the improvement of our software development processes and practices. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
This role does not include direct people management. It is a collaborative, individual contributor role.
Key Priorities & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other engineers and product managers to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs and expectations.
- Follow best practices and standards for coding, documentation, and testing.
- Research and learn new technologies and tools to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Provide feedback and suggestions to improve the quality and performance of our software product.
Qualifications
Required Experience, Skills, Education:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, Kotlin, or JavaScript).
- Familiarity with web development, mobile development, ML/AI, or cloud computing.
- Experience with using version control, debugging, and testing tools.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Passion for learning new technologies and creating innovative solutions.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
The starting salary range for the Software Development Engineer role is $81,500 to $101,900, based on aptitude and experience. Over time, the employee in this role may earn up to $122,300 per year with demonstrated skill in the role and context, progress and performance against goals, and increased experience.
Featured Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee and dependent premiums entirely paid for by Ballmer Group
- 3 weeks of paid vacation annually
- 11 paid holidays, plus paid days off for the weekdays between Christmas and New Year
- 80 hours of paid sick leave annually
- 401(k) with 6% employer contribution
- 2:1 Ballmer Family Giving Match for charitable contributions
- Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
- Employer-paid life insurance of 3x salary to $1,000,000 ($750k guarantee issue)
- Fertility & Family Building reimbursement to $40,000 (lifetime max)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Parking or transportation (Orca card) up to $250 monthly
- Cash stipend of $300/month (for cell phone, wellness expenses, etc.)
Location & Hybrid Work
The position is based in Bellevue, Washington.
Our organization practices intentional hybrid work. All USAFacts employees are expected to work on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during overlapping core hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mondays and Fridays remain flexible work-from-home or office workdays.
To Apply
Interested candidates, please apply via Bullhorn.
Ballmer Group/USAFacts is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. Individuals seeking employment at Ballmer Group are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.