Join Betterworks as an Associate Software Engineer to build enterprise-class systems, analytics dashboards, and scalable architecture using modern JavaScript stack.

About the Company

Betterworks is a leading human resources software platform designed to align, develop, and activate your workforce for business growth. The company replaces outdated annual review processes with a powerful Continuous Performance Management system that helps managers excel at conversations, coaching, and development. Backed by $129 million in Series B funding from top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Emergence Capital, and 8VC, Betterworks has been recognized as a 2025 HR Tech Award winner for Best Comprehensive Talent Management Solution and received Newsweek’s AI Impact Award for Best Outcomes in HR. With a remote-first culture and a mission-driven leadership team including CEO Doug Dennerline and board members like John Doerr (who introduced OKRs to Google), Betterworks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Role Overview

As an Associate Software Engineer at Betterworks, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise-class systems that power the company’s engagement platform. You will work on complex analytics dashboards that provide deep insights to customers, implement scalable architectures, and ensure code reliability through best practices. This role is ideal for a fullstack developer with at least one year of experience who is eager to work with modern JavaScript technologies and contribute to a product that drives decision-making for organizations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance a complex engagement platform that drives decision-making for all customers.
• Develop complex analytics dashboards that provide deep, actionable insights.
• Implement a scalable architecture that grows with the product, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Write unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with remote teams across time zones.
• Adhere to strong engineering practices including pair programming, test-driven development, and Git-flow.
• Contribute to security awareness by following data classification and incident reporting policies.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: JavaScript (React or Vue)
• Backend: Node.js
• Database: MongoDB (including aggregation framework)
• API: REST APIs
• Additional: TypeScript (preferred)
• Methodologies: Scrum, pair programming, test-driven development (TDD), Git-flow

1+ years of fullstack development experience, proficiency in JavaScript with React or Vue and Node.js, strong understanding of MongoDB, REST APIs, and engineering practices like pair programming and TDD.

Company-sponsored health, wellness, and personal accident insurance; remote-first culture; one-time home office reimbursement; monthly internet stipend; opportunities for team travel.