Software Engineer

PPLIED
United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 18, 2026

About the role

Company Description PPLIED is a hands-free hiring platform designed to simplify the job market for both recruiters and job seekers. Recruiters post a role once and receive a daily shortlist of top-matched candidates automatically, without relying on job boards, searches, or fees. Job seekers upload a resume once, and PPLIED continuously matches and applies to real roles on their behalf, enabling direct communication with interested recruiters. The platform is free to use for both sides and aims to remove friction from hiring and job searching. PPLIED is focused on building a streamlined, technology-driven experience that solves key challenges in talent acquisition and career discovery.

Note : Candidate should be residing in USA

Role Description The Software Engineer will work closely with product and engineering teams to design, build, and maintain the core platform that powers PPLIED’s hands-free hiring experience. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing scalable back-end services, developing new features, improving matching algorithms, and ensuring system reliability and performance. The role involves writing clean, maintainable code, participating in code reviews, and collaborating on architecture decisions to support a growing user base. The Software Engineer will also troubleshoot production issues, contribute to automation and testing, and help improve development processes and tooling. This is a full-time remote role, offering flexibility while requiring strong communication and collaboration in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

Strong foundation in Computer Science, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

Hands-on experience with Software Development and Programming in one or more modern languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go).

Proficiency in Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and database design (SQL and/or NoSQL).

Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and ability to apply OOP concepts to build modular, reusable code.

Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization/orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is beneficial.

Familiarity with version control (Git), automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring/logging tools.

Ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team, with clear communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Note : We are hiring for our partners

Responsibilities

  • Implement scalable back-end services
  • Develop new features
  • Improve matching algorithms
  • Ensure system reliability and performance
  • Write clean, maintainable code
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Collaborate on architecture decisions
  • Troubleshoot production issues

Qualifications

  • Strong foundation in Computer Science
  • Hands-on experience with Software Development and Programming in modern languages
  • Proficiency in Back-End Web Development
  • Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Experience with cloud platforms and containerization tools is beneficial
  • Familiarity with version control, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring/logging tools
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Skills mentioned

PythonBackend DevelopmentREST APIsMicroservicesDatabase DesignSQLGitCI/CDDockerSoftware Testing

About PPLIED

PPLIED is a hands-free hiring platform that works for both sides of the job market. Recruiters post a role once and receive a daily shortlist of top-matched candidates automatically. No job boards. No searching. No fees. Free forever. Job seekers upload a resume once and PPLIED matches and applies to real roles on their behalf every day. When a recruiter is interested, they message you directly. No applications. No cover letters. Free forever. One platform. Two problems solved. Sign up free at Pplied.com

Software Development2-10 employees