Software Engineer, Elixir at PDQ

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Elixir, Rust, PostgreSQL, Typescript, GCP, Functional Programming, React, LaunchDarkly, SQL, Git, CI/CD, Test-Driven Development, Automated Testing Frameworks, Defensive Security Strategies, Debugging, Code Review

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description: Before you apply, please note: This is a remote role open to candidates residing in any of PDQ's open states (*see below for a list). Why you'll want to be a Software Engineer at PDQ: Build software that IT pros love. PDQ is a fast-growing SaaS company with a fiercely loyal customer base. Our products manage millions of devices globally, and we’re trusted by tens of thousands of IT teams to deploy software, manage inventory, and remediate vulnerabilities quickly and reliably. We’re scaling smart—and you have a voice. We’re growing sustainably, investing in our people, and building a long-term engineering culture. You’ll have autonomy, clear impact, and a seat at the table in building our product. Elixir, Rust, PostgreSQL, Typescript, GCP by design. Our systems are modern and fun to build. If you love functional programming or systems-level thinking, you’ll feel right at home. Global impact. As we scale a global team, you’ll work with smart, humble teammates in the U.S., Romania, Slovenia and other locations, shipping real features and solving tough problems in production environments. Real engineering. We keep processes lean, feedback direct, and overhead minimal. Our engineers focus on shipping great code, mentoring each other, and continuously improving our tools and systems. We lean into AI sensibly and methodically. Why Join? If you love learning, building, mentoring, and making a real impact on customer productivity while working with modern tech stack, fast growing customer base, and expert team members this is the right time for you to join PDQ! As a Software Engineer at PDQ, you’ll play a key role in building and maintaining the Elixir-based services that power our products. From backend systems to customer-facing features, you’ll be shaping software across the full development lifecycle, while growing as an Elixir developer. What you'll be doing: Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain Elixir services that drive PDQ's products Work across the entire technology stack, from code to infrastructure Work with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools as necessary for building current project work Collaborate with teams to deliver on project priorities within deadlines Work with customers and team members on technical issues including software outages, security risks, maintenance, deployment, customer support tickets Conduct research and prototyping efforts with little oversight Exchange constructive, respectful, and frank code reviews with your peers Collaborates with UX designers to improve the fit-for-purpose of products Preparing for and participating in team meetings We're looking for people who have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related degree, or equivalent experience Strong understanding of frameworks and languages associated with PDQ technical stack, including Elixir, React, PostgreSQL, LaunchDarkly 2+ years of experience working on a variety of professional software development projects based in Elixir Possess strong analytic, technical, and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively through written or verbal medium Strong experience with SQL, data, and managing database migrations Hands-on experience using Git version control with branching and pull requests History of applying defensive security strategies for both client and server-side web systems Strong ability to create lightweight proposals, diagrams, specifications, and other analyses from user requirements Excellent debugging skills and pragmatic design experience Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks Ability to read code and quickly make sense of an unfamiliar codebase Ability to understand a problem space and make code changes safely Experience engaging with open-source projects and communities Who you are: Ownership: You take responsibility for projects, drive results, and deliver on commitments Honesty: You demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions Collaboration: You work effectively with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of teamwork Improvement: You continuously seek opportunities for growth, innovation, and personal development Passionate about delivering business value by applying your engineering skills PDQ Perks & Benefits: PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including: 4-Day Work Week Equity Managers who champion professional development 100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents 100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated) PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact hr@pdq.com. The majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment. *Currently, PDQ team members and candidates who are eligible for fully remote positions can live in any of the following US states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Responsibilities

The engineer will play a key role in building and maintaining Elixir-based services, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining these services across the full development lifecycle. Responsibilities also include working across the technology stack, collaborating on priorities, and handling technical issues like outages and security risks.