[Hiring] Software Engineer @Slate

Role Description

Slate is hiring a software engineer to help us build the next iteration of Slate.com. The ideal candidate will have experience with full stack web development as well as in content publishing and scaling.

• Be part of a small dev team of talented software engineers (between five and 10)
• Work with a larger team of product managers and designers
• Choose and implement technologies that power Slate.com and other Slate-related products and services
• This position is for an individual contributor and does not require managing other developers

As an engineer at Slate, you’ll encounter loads of interesting technologies, including:

• Node.js
• Vue.js
• Python
• Django
• Redis
• Postgres
• React Native
• Docker

Qualifications

• Several years of experience building websites
• Significant experience in JavaScript and/or Python
• Experience with scaling web content
• Strong Git skills
• Experience with continuous integration (Jenkins, Travis CI, etc.)
• Significant experience with the command line
• Interest in Slate/the news/publishing content
• Empathy for users of websites and software

Requirements

• Experience with Agile development
• Experience building a CMS
• Knowledge of the current web landscape
• Located in D.C. (preferred) or New York

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program with flexibility for employees
• Three subsidized medical plans and two dental plans provided by Aetna
• Flexible spending accounts

Company Description

Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online.

• Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, ICYMI, and more.
• Slate is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC).