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# Staff Software Engineer (Fullstack) at Propel

- **Company:** Propel
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2024-08-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/propel/f53d1e36-48aa-4dd9-845b-032b62172244

## Job description

## About Us

Propel is on a mission to build technology that strengthens the social safety net. We’re a passionate team of ~100 Propellers who envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive.

## The Role

Are you a Fullstack Engineer looking to make a big impact at a mission-driven company? Do you thrive in high-autonomy startup environments? We’re looking for a motivated Fullstack Engineer to join our engineering team at Propel to help make this a reality. This role includes opportunities to flex between IC and engineering management and team leadership! This role will make an impact and possibly work across several products and stacks, including interacting with government programs, surfacing savings opportunities, enrolling users in healthcare plans, internal tooling, architecture, and more! We are looking for a passionate, user-centric fullstack engineer that is excited about working on meaningful and complex technical problems that have a positive impact on our users’ lives. Here's how you'll impact the company:

- Be a strategic leader in identifying the best technical and product opportunities. Whether it’s hopping in to build a service from scratch to support a new product line or advocating for a large refactor of a legacy system, this role will have a strong voice in setting the technical and product direction of the company and be hands-on in making it happen. You will likely be asked to lead a team at various points and be flexible in going between impactful IC work and leadership responsibilities.
- Up-level and set the bar for engineering. You will be a role model for others and establish best practices when it comes to technical decisions, code hygiene, written communication and documentation, and judgment when it comes to shipping high-quality products and projects on a timeline.
- Dive deep into the most important, highest complexity problems at the company. When there is something that needs to get done at high complexity and scale, you’ll be someone we lean on to help get it done. You’ll be given both a lot of autonomy and a lot of support in how you want to tackle tough but rewarding challenges!

Requirements:

- 10+ years experience in designing, building, shipping, and maintaining complex full-stack software at scale
- 3+ years experience successfully leading and managing a team
- Fluency in at least one backend and one frontend language, with a willingness to learn Python and JavaScript
- Experience working in a startup environment and possess the ability to operate effectively and independently when faced with ambiguity
- Ability to ramp up quickly to our product ecosystem to contribute to large and impactful projects
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topics, both written and verbal
- Ability to provide excellent feedback in technical specs, code reviews, and team discussions
- Passion for making a difference in the lives of our users

Exceptional candidates will have:

- A track record of identifying the right problems to solve, advocating for and driving change, and keeping stakeholders in the loop
- Experience with building consumer-facing product(s) for large user bases
- Flexibility in operating as a pure individual contributor or as a manager of a small team
- Curiosity and excitement when confronted with new technologies, stacks, or novel problems
- Excellent judgment when trading off speed of shipping vs. robustness and scalability
- The ability to adapt and communicate smoothly across all levels of seniority
- A focus on impact and ability to prioritize both long-term and short term needs
- Eagerness to participate at the strategic level when it comes to the technical and product roadmap and prioritization on the organization-level
- Passion and skill for mentoring and up-leveling other engineers

At Propel, you'll enjoy:

- Meaningful work and a strong, shared sense of mission with a passionate and world-class team
- Remote-friendly work environment with a dog-friendly office in Downtown Brooklyn
- 20 days of PTO and unlimited sick days
- 4% 401K match
- $10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options
- Other health and mental health focused benefits and perks
- Propel builds compensation bands referencing the 75th percentile of compensation for companies like us. Expected compensation for the role as scoped is $240K - $270K and will be based on how a candidate matches to our internal leveling guide. Bands may be expanded if someone is leveled more senior than the role was initially scoped.

Additional Considerations:

- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
- We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
- Background Check Requirement: For roles with access to confidential employee or customer information, a background check may be conducted following a conditional offer. All background checks are handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

More About Propel Propel is a technology company that’s strengthening the social safety net for people who receive government benefits. Over 5 million Americans trust the free, modern Propel app to manage their government benefits, save money, and get updates when their benefits change. We’ve also partnered with renowned institutions and organizations like Vote.org, GoFundMe, and GiveDirectly. Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed company that holds its social mission at its core. We're proud to be supported by a blend of nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas. Learn more about our impact from the press

- [Fintech Company Propel Announces $10 Million Fund For Food Stamp](https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliegoldenberg/2025/10/30/fintech-company-propel-announces-10-million-fund-for-food-stamp-recipients-affected-by-government-shutdown/)
- [Late Show With Stephen Colbert](http://linkedin.com/posts/givedirectly_help-feed-snap-families-missing-their-benefits-activity-7391501043743870977-UeOM?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA1BqiYB0lii8Gct_U9ZZcrAcq9V9vnIZuU)
- [How to Propel the Fight Against Poverty in America](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJpjAwxAciA)
- [How Tech is Helping Poor People Get Government Aid](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/08/us/politics/safety-net-apps-tech.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share)
- [How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients](https://www.npr.org/2025/11/04/nx-s1-5587728/snap-shutdown-propel-tech-startup-cash-donations)
- [Recipients Affected By Government Shutdown](https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliegoldenberg/2025/10/30/fintech-company-propel-announces-10-million-fund-for-food-stamp-recipients-affected-by-government-shutdown/)
- [How hunger relief groups say you can help feed your neighbors during the shutdown and beyond](https://apnews.com/article/food-banks-snap-benefits-freeze-3c232305bfe0fbaea9efc795c8c07a99)

Join us, and let's build something amazing together!

## About Propel

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Propel builds technology that simplifies the social safety net in America, primarily through a free mobile app for managing government benefits like SNAP (EBT).
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Jimmy Chen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fintech / Social Impact Technology
- **Target customers**: B2C (Low-income Americans receiving government benefits), B2G (Government partnerships)
- **Mission statement**: To build technology that strengthens the social safety net in America.

## Products & Services
- **[Propel App]**: A free, mobile-first app (iOS & Android) that is the #1 EBT app in the US. It allows users to instantly check their EBT balance, view transaction history, receive deposit predictions, and get fraud monitoring alerts. It also provides exclusive offers on groceries, utilities, and phone plans, as well as job and gig opportunities. The app serves 5+ million users and has over 1 million 5-star ratings.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $88.0M; Annual Revenue of $3.1M (as per LinkedIn estimates)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, GoFundMe, GiveDirectly.
- **Growth Signals**: The company has a remote-first workforce of ~103 employees (+1.7% YoY). It is expanding into healthcare with roles like a "Medicare Advisor," indicating a strategic pivot into new benefits verticals. The app is active in 49 states, D.C., and several U.S. territories.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Dominant Market Position**: The Propel app is the #1 EBT app in America with over 5 million users, creating a massive, defensible network of low-income users.
- **Deep User Trust & Insights**: The company has direct, ongoing relationships with its users and conducts regular surveys, providing unique, real-time data on the financial lives of low-income Americans. This data is valuable for both product development and informing policymakers.
- **Mission-Driven Moat**: The company's mission to strengthen the social safety net is a powerful differentiator, attracting talent and partners who are passionate about social impact, making it hard for purely commercial competitors to replicate.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion into Healthcare**: The company is actively hiring for a "Medicare Advisor" and "Senior Full Stack Engineer, Healthcare," signaling a strategic move to help users navigate and manage healthcare benefits (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid) within the app.
- **Deepening Government Partnerships**: The hiring of a "Senior Solutions Architect, Government Partnerships" suggests a focus on building deeper, more integrated relationships with state and federal agencies.
- **Product Diversification**: Beyond EBT balance checking, Propel is adding features like fraud monitoring, job listings, and exclusive discounts to become a comprehensive financial wellness platform for its users.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, the team works remotely across the US, with company-wide gatherings once or twice a year.
- **Generous Benefits**: Covers up to 99% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision. Offers 16-week parental leave, 20 vacation days, and 401k matching eligibility on day 1.
- **Competitive Compensation**: Total compensation packages include cash, equity, and benefits, with salary bands targeting the 75th percentile of the market.
- **Social Impact**: Employees are directly working on "technology for good," solving real problems for millions of low-income Americans. The company emphasizes a mission-driven culture where "achieving our mission is intrinsically linked to the success of our business."
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: The company is actively working on building a team that reflects the diversity of its users, with a stated commitment to fair and equitable processes.

## Sources
1. [propel.app](https://www.propel.app/)
2. [propel.app/careers](https://www.propel.app/careers/)
3. [propel.app/about-us](https://www.propel.app/about-us/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/propel-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/propel-inc)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/propel](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/propel)

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