Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Ad Solutions (global)

Company Name: beehiiv

Job Details: $165k-$185k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/vnmptmk6yzf15zie

Job Description: Posted 2mo agoSenior Software Engineer, Ad Solutions (global)@ beehiivView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$165k-$185k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:building features, improving tests, maintaining reliabilityRequirements Summary:Experienced software engineer with QA focus; strong React.js and Ruby on Rails; test automation; frontend/backend; 5–8 years.Technical Tools Mentioned:React.js, Ruby on Rails, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Jest
beehiiv is the all-in-one newsletter and creator platform powering the next generation of media companies and independent voices. We help creators and businesses launch, grow, and monetize newsletters—now serving tens of thousands of publishers and reaching hundreds of millions of readers monthly. With $20M+ ARR, 100% YoY growth, and a newly expanded product suite (ad network, website builder, paid tiers), we’re entering our next phase of hypergrowth.We're looking for a hands-on, execution-focused Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about building reliable, high-quality software. This role sits at the intersection of full-stack development and QA, with a strong emphasis on testing, validation, and improving quality within an existing system. We’re open to candidates from different backgrounds, including:Full-stack engineers with a strong QA/testing focus, orQA engineers with meaningful hands-on development experienceYou’ll work closely with product and engineering partners to implement features, improve test coverage, and maintain reliability over time. We’re looking for someone to be a team multiplier who brings strong technical judgment and can own quality for larger areas of the system.Ideally, you will have:5–8 years of professional experience in software engineering and/or QAStrong experience building and maintaining React.js applications in productionExperience with Ruby / Ruby on Rails or similar MVC backend frameworksExperience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Jest)Experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated test suitesSolid understanding of modern web application stacks (frontend + backend)Comfort collaborating in cross-functional teams and influencing quality decisionsStrong attention to detail and a consistent quality-first mindsetAlso nice to have, but not necessary: Experience in improving or maintaining CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with REST APIs and backend servicesExperience working in Agile or Scrum environmentsYou'll be responsible for:Owning quality across the full stack, from backend APIs and services to frontend user experiencesPerforming exploratory testing and root-cause analysis to uncover edge cases and systemic issues.Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end) for web applications.Building and shipping production features while ensuring high test coverage and reliability.Developing testing tools, frameworks, and utilities to improve team efficiency and confidence in releases.Why this role might be for youJoin a fast-growing start-up and a new team.High impact and high visibility.You're autonomous and excited about owning projects.Balancing hands-on execution with quality advocacy across the team.Why this role might not be for you:Not a traditional 9-to-5 position.Need to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.Must be comfortable with rapid iteration and frequent context switching.High expectations for both speed and quality.Must navigate complex organizational dynamics.Why beehiiv?Bias towards action: Our first impulse is to act. We don’t get bogged down in unnecessary processes or bullsh**t. Perfection is the enemy of progress.Ownership mentality: This company is ours. We go the extra mile because that’s what owners do. Every day, people step up to take on tasks outside of their responsibilities and do whatever it takes for us to succeed.Building is in our DNA: We are obsessed with improving every aspect of our platform (and ourselves). Whether it’s our product, support, or partnerships, we never stop working to improve it.We answer to our users: Nothing matters more than serving our users. If our users fail, we fail.Ego comes second, but winning comes first: We put our egos aside to work collaboratively and build something special. It doesn't matter who's idea or who's vision, we're here to create the best outcome. We're here to win.We'll take care of you:Competitive SalaryStock OptionsHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) employer matchUnlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days per year minimum)Annual in-person team retreatUnlimited book budgetMonthly Wellness Days (every third Friday of the month)