Motion is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to make key technical decisions and implement the large software projects necessary to scale the company by the next 2 orders of magnitude. You will work on our highest-impact projects with ownership over major parts of the product code, in a role that may be frontend, backend, or full-stack.
What You'll Do
- Take ownership of projects and lead them to completion while dealing with ambiguity and balancing speed and quality.
- Work on Motion's highest impact projects to help Motion scale the next 2 orders of magnitude.
- Have ownership over major parts of the product code.
- Collaborate effectively with other talented engineers in an environment where the best ideas win.
What We're Looking For
- An experienced software engineer who can make key technical decisions and implement large software projects.
- An ambitious individual always looking for ways to improve.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and lead them to completion while dealing with ambiguity.
- A fast learner who can quickly familiarize with a complex product and code base.
- Strong understanding of how to create the most impact.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other talented engineers.
- Familiarity with the Javascript ecosystem.
Technical Stack
- Typescript, Node.js, React, React Query, Nest.js
- Postgres, Temporal
Benefits & Compensation
- Total compensation of $375,000.
Work Mode
This is a global role open to candidates in North America and Canada.
Motion is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, ancestry, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





