Front-End Software Engineer (Mid Level)

Pearl’s mission is to make our global community a better place by giving homeowners the tools to improve their homes’ health, comfort, efficiency, resilience — and value. We are passionate about improving the performance of residential buildings as a way to improve people’s lives and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Pearl is a national start-up that certifies high-performing homes: homes with efficient heating and cooling, solar, smart home devices, resilient features and much more. Pearl’s certification drives demand for these improvements by capturing their value for resale and appraisal. 

We are looking for a Mid Level Front-End Software Engineer, well-versed and trained in Flutter and Dart to join our dynamic, supportive team to work remotely from anywhere in the United States.  

Your mission: with the guidance of the Senior Software Engineering staff, you will contribute meaningfully to the development of Pearl’s software products and initiatives, beginning with the Green Door mobile/web app.

As the Mid Level Front-End Software Engineer, you will: 

• Collaborate with other engineers, product, and design teams to build & ship new software, features & capabilities end-to-end

• Contribute meaningfully to the development of Pearl’s software products and supporting systems

• Contribute to: technical design, development, testing, maintenance, deployment, and documentation

• Create beautiful and usable interfaces by crafting elegant, easily readable code

• Assist with the continuous evolution of development and build processes

• Contribute meaningfully and supportively in an environment diverse in perspective and experience

• Maintain meticulous documentation

• Ensure culture of camaraderie, excellence, and continuous improvement supporting one another to the highest standards

• Take part in regular self education, writing, conference attendance, etc.

What we’re looking for in a Mid Level Front-End Software Engineer:

• Fit: 

  • You are authorized to legally work in the U.S. (Pearl is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time)

  • You have a core belief in quality at all levels from user experience to code presentation

  • You have 5+ years experience in software development in a professional environment

• Knowledge:

  • Demonstrated intermediate to advanced knowledge in Git and Github

  • Demonstrated intermediate to advanced knowledge with the linux CLI

  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge in Dart/Flutter with fundamental awareness of other cross platform web and mobile technologies such as React [Native] and JS/JQuery

  • Degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

• Know-how:

  • Experience developing and integrating with backend APIs

  • Proficiency in SDLC tooling including testing infrastructure, code collaboration and issue tracking

Nice to have:

• Previous experience working in a startup environment

• Experience in one or more of the following industries: home contracting, solar, energy efficiency, residential, new construction, real estate, SaaS, software platforms/marketplace 

Why work at Pearl?

• We are a mission-driven company: we love what we do and the impact we are making.

• Impact. Everything you do here will matter.  Your opinion and contributions will make a big difference to the future of this company and our mission of making high-performance home value visible.

• Flexibility. We are 100% remote - work where you feel comfortable.

• Environment. Our company culture is supportive, team-based, and fun.  We value candor, excellence, and collaboration while fostering creativity and camaraderie. We genuinely enjoy celebrating each others’ wins!

• Ownership. You will hold broad responsibilities with high autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving startup world.

• Equality between people. We support diversity, championing our differences, and most importantly, learn from one another.  Pearl is an equal opportunity employer, and candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Market salary based on experience and local conditions, in the range of $120k to $135k

• Medical, vision and dental coverage provided at no cost for employees and their families

• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

• Life insurance coverage

• Employer paid cell phone service

• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%

• Stock options

• 15 vacation days during the calendar year, plus holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day), a floating holiday for your birthday, sick days, and paid parental leave

• Flexible work environment: work remotely from anywhere within the US

***RECRUITERS, AGENCIES, AND INTERESTED CANDIDATES - please do NOT reach out directly via email to Pearl founders or staff - we are hiring for many positions and have a dedicated HR team, recruiter, and hiring manager who will handle the process. Thank you!