[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @cheesecakelabs

Cheesecake Labs is a software design and development company that delivers digital products that drive business impact. 

Today, with more than 10 years of experience connected to Silicon Valey, Cheesecake Labs has delivered 300+ digital products for a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 to fast-growing startups, that have the challenge of innovating in the world’s most competitive markets. 

Among our clients, we have leading brands such as AB InBev, Singularity University, FINN and Tapcart.

Our commitment to high-quality services has earned us recognition as the Top 1 Mobile Development company in Latin America and among the top 10 globally for Mobile App and Custom Software Development by Clutch and a GPTW-certified company for 9 years in a row.

• + monthly dollar bonus up to $ 750
• + iPhone or gadgets after the 3 months experience (only for senior positions)
• + R$ 1.456,00/month on Beneflex card (home office supplies, mobility, meal allowance, culture, health, education)
• MacBook setup to work
• GPTW company for 9 years in a row
• Remote-first policy: work from home, from a coffee shop, or in the office – anywhere in Brazil you feel good about, your call! #beofficeless
• Stock options plan (Senior and Leader positions)
• Flexible working hours
• Referral candidate bonus (R$1.000,00)
• National health & dental care (not deducted from the employee’s paycheck)
• Free English Classes (remote)
• Educaker = budget for personal and professional development purposes
• Extended Parental Leave including maternity leave, paternity leave, and adoption leave.
• Miss the working in the office? Our cool Florianópolis office is available for those who feel comfortable, whenever they want. Pet-friendly office.

Some activities you would do on a typical day at Cheesecake Labs

• Develop and maintain Web/Mobile applications
• Build and maintain Backend services using JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)
• Create high-quality front-end interfaces using React.js
• Implement and maintain mobile features using React Native
• Interact with other teams and professionals, including other developers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Make sure the application has a great user experience
• Assist in the creation and implement mockups
• Build docker images that can run on top of AWS or other PaaS  
• Model databases using MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB and others
• Writing automated tests for web components and APIs
• Write beautiful, readable, and scalable code
• Review the code of other developers
• Make sure the application solves real-world problems
• Understand the needs of our partners and come up with solutions for their problems
• Participate in Sprint Plannings and daily stand-up meetings
• Build estimates and plan roadmaps

In order to succeed, you'll likely need the following skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related fields (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience working with JavaScript, including React and Node.js
• Hands-on experience building mobile applications with React Native
• Experience with RESTful backend applications
• Experience with ReactJS and/or other Single Page Application libraries
• Experience with Git
• Experience with deployment processes using Docker, CircleCI, AWS, Heroku
• Experience with different databases
• English proficiency
• Knowledge about clean code, design patterns, and reactive programming
• Knowledge about design principles
• Customer-centric mindset and strong client-facing experience
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in technology (e.g. Blockchain)
• Good communication skills, both in verbal and writing
• Being self-taught
• Applicants must live in Brazil and have a Brazilian bank account, be legally allowed to provide services to a Brazilian entity and willingness to receive in Brazilian local currency (Real R$)

IMPORTANT TIP -> The communication during the selection process is done by email. We suggest that you keep an eye on your email inboxes and set the permission to receive messages from @cheesecakelabs.hire.trakstar.com so our messages will not be directed to the spam box ;)

Why Cheesecake Labs?

You'll have the opportunity to elevate our business to the next level, helping enterprises innovate with mobile and web experiences, and grow with the company.

You’ll work hard here; however, we’ll balance that with a culture that supports your growth and cares about your well-being. We’re committed to creating an environment of inclusion — a place where every Caker can thrive.

Interested in the position but not sure if you should apply?

We know that many people — especially women, black individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups — often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every single requirement. We've seen this firsthand at Cheesecake Labs, with amazing candidates who underestimated their own skills.

We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes you who you are.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at [email protected].

The collected personal data will be used only to manage and control candidate resumes in order to assess the necessary requirements such as the contact information, and also to conduct this selection process. 

The collected data will not be shared with others (“third parties”) without your authorization, and their use will be restricted to Cheesecake Labs internal staff, and also to the service providers that process your data for the selection process. At any time, you can contact us and we will remove your data from our data collection system. In order to do that, just simply send an email to [email protected].