About the Company
Founded in 2017, rePurpose Global is the leading Packaging Sustainability & Compliance platform for consumer companies. We enable brands to measure their plastic footprint, recover plastic waste from nature through a global partner network, and streamline compliance across 45+ packaging regulations — all from one platform.
rePurpose has recovered over 100 million pounds of plastic waste, supported 2,300+ waste workers, and maintains 10+ active impact projects worldwide. Our platform helps brands achieve compliance outcomes through advanced data management and regulatory expertise.
Headquartered in New York. Learn more at repurpose.global.
This position is remote-only for East Coast candidates, but we prefer candidates based in New York to join our hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
Infrastructure & DevOps: Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, monitoring, and cost optimization.
Full-Cycle Development: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from architecture and planning through implementation, testing, and production deployment.
Codebase Enhancement: Optimize the existing codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
AI Tooling & Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with industry trends, specifically in advancements in AI technologies. Propose adoption of new technologies where applicable to enhance the product’s and company’s capabilities.
Requirements
Backend Expertise: Deep experience building robust, scalable, production-grade applications using Node.js or related backend frameworks. Strong understanding of API design (REST and/or GraphQL), service architecture, and performance optimization.
Infrastructure & Cloud: Hands-on experience with AWS (or comparable cloud platforms) and modern DevOps practices — including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CDK), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline management.
Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity.
Security & Reliability: Familiarity with backend security best practices, observability tooling, and building fault-tolerant, highly available systems.
AI Technologies: Experience with building, or interest in learning, agentic workflows.
TypeScript Proficiency: Strong knowledge of TypeScript as it pertains to backend systems and data modeling.
Full-Stack Awareness: Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) to collaborate effectively across the stack.
Agile & Collaboration: Comfortable working in an Agile environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Qualification
A degree in Computer Science, plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in a cloud-based modern stack. TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue, and AWS are all preferred.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologies.
Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation and benefits
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package based on your skills and experience.
New York Candidates (must work hybrid) - $180,000 - $200,000
East Coast Candidates - $160,000 - $180,000
If this is out of your preferred range, we’d still encourage you to apply, as we value the right fit over anything else!
Performance-Based Incentives: Earn additional rewards as you achieve key milestones and contribute to our success.
Employee Benefits & Wellness Funds: Access medical coverage, a wellness fund, learning opportunities, and WeWork partnerships.
New York, United States of America Hybrid USD 160,000 – 200,000 / year
rePurpose Global is hiring a Senior Software Engineer
About company
rePurpose Global helps businesses turn belief into impact, creating measurable change on a global scale. The company streamlines packaging compliance and enables credible sustainability claims through a unified platform.
It empowers brands to navigate evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations with confidence, automate reporting, and avoid penalties across multiple jurisdictions. The platform simplifies compliance with over 45 packaging regulations from a single interface.
rePurpose Global also supports authentic sustainability storytelling by enabling plastic recovery projects and verified marketing claims. Brands can generate consumer-resonant impact stories backed by traceable data, differentiating themselves in competitive markets.
The company is driven by principles of scale, transparency, urgency, environmental justice, and systems change. It works with over 500 consumer companies to build a world free of plastic waste within our lifetimes.