### WHO WE ARE
Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for
reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We
believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience,
will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our
mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the
tech world, and the media.
Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class
engineers with expertise in designing and testing firearms, medical devices,
robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets. Our team is united by
a shared commitment to safety and reliability, values that guide our work
across various backgrounds and disciplines.
### OUR CULTURE
Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and
authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and
culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and
flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving
challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you
accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest
feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect,
kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it
all done.
### ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Software Engineer at Biofire, you will be responsible for building
software for high-reliability, safety-critical products. To succeed in this
role, you should be a skilled software engineering generalist who likes
working on various projects, self-driven, obsessed with details, and
comfortable operating in a multidisciplinary R&D environment.
You will need to be able to develop high-quality, highly-reliable software
while contributing to architecture and problem-solving as a member of the
Software team. Delivering on defined requirements will be a vital part of your
role, but you will also be expected to bring a passion for solving novel
problems, proactively engaging with your colleagues across engineering to
drive to the very best solution and rigorously pressure test the status quo.
### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include:
* Responsible for creating and upholding excellence across engineering standards, design, review processes, and testing across all aspects of the team's work;
* Will be comfortable working with a variety of languages, frameworks and levels of abstraction from embedded to high level application development;
* Creating coding standards and unit testing;
* Configuration management;
* Deploy software tools, processes and metrics;
### QUALIFICATIONS
We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align
with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences
from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the
necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the
"desired" qualifications may strengthen a candidate's profile, we also welcome
applicants with alternative experiences to apply.
* Strong understanding of programming fundamentals;
* Proficiency in various languages such as Java, Kotlin or C/C++;
* Proficiency in TypeScript
* Experience with Agile Methodologies;
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices to help streamline the software development process and ensure high code quality.
### COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are
eligible for:
* Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits
* Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction
* Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction
* 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 11 Paid Holidays
* Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits
The compensation range for this role is **$150,000 - $180,000** /annual salary
+ stock options + benefits.
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including
market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total
compensation package for this position may also include other elements
dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit
plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
### LOCATION
This is a full-time, salaried role. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art
headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and
Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative in-person sessions at our
vibrant office space, but you will be offered the flexibility to work from
home as needed.
We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the
support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you
appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the
technical resources needed.
### DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for
decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break
new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified
backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color,
political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics.
### ELIGIBILITY
This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations.
Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent
resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted
into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the
position.
