Senior Software Developer - Remote

Overview

Observable is a collaborative data platform that helps teams explore, visualize, and communicate with data—faster and more effectively. At the heart of Observable is a powerful notebook environment that combines code, visualizations, and rich documentation in a single, shareable workspace. Now, with the introduction of canvases, Observable is expanding beyond notebooks to offer a new, flexible way to build interactive, data-driven explorations and reports.

In Short

• Join a small engineering team as a Senior Software Developer.
• Work on new features for a collaborative data platform.
• Full-stack development from API to frontend.
• Participate in technical design and architecture.
• Engage in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with team members.
• Be part of an on-call rotation.
• Emphasize user experience in software development.
• Fast-paced environment with multiple deployments daily.
• Opportunity for learning and growth within the team.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Good understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Familiarity with open source and cloud platforms.
• Ability to write maintainable and well-documented code.

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Collaborative and curious team culture.
• Opportunities for fast iteration and communication.
• Supportive team willing to help and teach.