Senior Software Engineer

Esper

3 months ago

3.4 on Glassdoor

Austin, TX

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A Senior Software Engineer at Esper contributes to building and maintaining the core backend features and business logic of the company’s applications that support data-driven policymaking in government. The role is based in Austin or Denver/Boulder and sits within an early-stage, mission-driven environment. The engineer works closely with designers, product managers, and frontend engineers to support high-quality user experiences. The position offers significant opportunity for ownership, growth, and long-term impact on Esper’s platform and mission.

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Qualifications

BS in Computer Science

About Esper

esper.com

Esper is a cloud-based policy management platform that helps government agencies automate and centralize the full policy lifecycle. The software streamlines drafting, approvals, publication and compliance workflows, providing automation, audit trails, reporting, and role-based controls to reduce manual work and increase transparency. Built for local, state and federal customers, Esper positions itself as "policy without the chaos," enabling faster collaboration, consistent governance, and clearer public-facing policy management.