Lead Developer - Hyrecar

Lead Developer

Exempt; Full-Time, Regular

Remote (Pacific time zone hours)

Who We Are

HyreCar is a dynamic carsharing marketplace that powers the gig economy. Through the HyreCar platform, drivers needing vehicles for rideshare and other gig work can connect with owners and fleet operators who have vehicles available for rent. By providing drivers with access to vehicles and owners with access to demand, HyreCar empowers both sides of the marketplace to participate in and benefit from the growing gig economy. In 2023, HyreCar was acquired by Getaround, the world's leading carsharing platform, which boasts millions of users across 950 cities in 7 countries. This acquisition expands our ability to serve the gig economy and enhances Getaround's extensive global network. To realize our vision of a world where all cars are shared, we need a strong team to help us disrupt car ownership. We seek individuals who are curious, positive, and engaged; who can adapt and learn quickly; and who have the skills and intelligence to achieve their goals autonomously while embracing collaboration and generosity. Regardless of your role, background, or experience level, we believe every team member can make a significant impact.

Your Mission

As a Lead Developer, you will lead the Hyrecar engineering team to enhance the effectiveness and capabilities of our engineering efforts. Your mission is to provide technical expertise and leadership, fostering a collaborative environment, and balancing technical excellence with solving real user problems. You will initially work on the Hyrecar product and codebase for the next 12-18 months. After this period, you will play a crucial role in migrating the Hyrecar product into the Getaround platform.

This is a remote position, but the candidate must be available to work during Pacific time zone hours, with a couple of hours of overlap every day to work with our Paris office.

What You'll Do: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following)

Build New Features: Take features from initial exploration through conception, development, testing/QA, release, documentation, monitoring, and maintenance.Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to enhance system performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance.Code Quality: Review and write high-quality code to ensure adherence to standards, promoting a culture of clean code and continuous improvement.System Architecture: Oversee the architectural direction and design of the Hyrecar product, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and objectives.Team Development: Mentor and train developers, fostering technical growth and excellence within the team.Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, developers, and cross-functional teams to define and prioritize technical tasks and projects.Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and keep the platform competitive.Problem Solving: Resolve complex technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to the development process.This is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Essential duties and responsibilities may be added or modified as necessary at any time.

Tech Stack

Backend: Node.JS, Typescript, GraphQLInfrastructure: AWS Lambda, Terraform, ECS, SQS, SNS, DatadogDatabase: Mongo, PostgreSQL.Frontend: Typescript, React

Who You'll Work With

Collaborate with product managers , developers, and cross-functional teams on a daily basis.Work closely with Amit , the VP of Engineering at Hyrecar,and Michael , the Global VP of Engineering at Getaround, and other team members.Engage with developers and technical teams across different regions, including Europe.

What You'll Bring: Education & Experience (required)

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and Architect.Proficiency in technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Spring MVC.Strong back-end development skills with experience in languages like Node.js, Typescript, Spring, GraphQL, Open API specs, Google Analytics, CI Pipeline, GA4. Expertise in database design and management with SQL and NoSQL databases.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (Lambda, ECR, ECS, SQS, SNS, Mongo) and Google Cloud.Strong understanding of software design patterns, architecture principles, and best practices.Self Driven with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.Strong communication and collaboration skills. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

What You'll Bring: Skills & Abilities (required)

Proven Experience: Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with strong back-end development skills in Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL, and proficiency in frontend technologies and frameworks like React.Leadership: Excellent leadership and people skills, with experience leading distributed teams and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software design patterns, architecture principles, best practices, and experience with both relational and non-relational databases.Problem Solving: Ability to balance technical excellence with a focus on solving user problems and determining when to implement scrappy solutions versus robust, scalable ones.Initiative: Autonomy and curiosity, coupled with critical thinking and a mindset of taking initiative.User Focused: Understanding that the ultimate goal is to enhance user value through your contributions.Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for leading a distributed team and working effectively with remote colleagues.Team Player: Egoless programming mindset with the ability to take constructive feedback on the code you produce.

Additional Awesomeness: (preferred, but not required)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools like Terraform, including CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Martech skills, Iterable, Segment, Twilio, Wordpress CMS, Loyalty platform, API, SystemsIf you don't tick all the boxes but still believe you'd be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills and experiences, and we're always looking for fresh perspectives that can drive innovation and growth.

Work Environment

Getaround is a remote-first work environment. The typical work environment includes desktop computing work using typical desktop computing equipment (laptop, keyboard, mouse, monitors, desk, chair) in a home office and/or other remote workspace environment.

Physical Demands

Attendance at occasional early morning discussions with our European team members.Ability to sit and use typical desktop computing workspace equipment - e.g. mouse, keyboard, monitor, phone - for extended periods of time.Manual dexterity to operate a typical desktop computing workstation.Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using virtual meeting and communication tools such as email, Google Meet, and Slack.Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, if required.Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Getaround Benefits & Perks

🌎 Remote first workplace and flexible work hours. We mean it!💰 Competitive salary, 401(k) plan, and generous stock options to help you plan and save for retirement.🏖 Open PTO policy and two annual ⚡Recharge Weeks to help you reset and recharge.💫 Healthcare plans include medical, dental, and vision to take excellent care of you and your family.🛟 Health Spending (HSA) and Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts allowing you to allocate pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses❤️‍🩹 Employee Assistance & Wellness Support Program (EAP) and access to a variety of wellbeing support resources.📝 Annual Work Smarter Stipend to optimize the efficiency of your remote workspace.🎒 Self-Directed Development Incentive to support you with your professional development goals.💻 Virtual events to connect with your fellow Getarounders, including educational speakers, cooking sessions, game nights, mixology classes, and more! 🤝 A company culture that keeps Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion top of mind, thanks to our dedicated Task Force. We are committed to being a place where you’re empowered to bring your full self to work.🗓 Monthly Getaround credits and discounts for you, your friends, and your family.🏆 Employee Recognition, Anniversary programs, and much more!

$180,000 - $200,000 a year

Actual compensation within the range may vary based on position level, knowledge, skills, experience, training, and geographic location.

We Are Getarounders!

Getaround is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Getaround is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding status, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability (including physical or mental disability, medical condition, or medical leave), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Getaround will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability, please contact People Operations at peopleops@getaround.com to request an accommodation.

At Getaround, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no matter your race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, your perspective has value.

Come join us in continuing to make Getaround a great place to work!

Key Skills

• Backend
• TypeScript
• GraphQL