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Senior Software Engineer

Repurpose · New York · Hybrid

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About Repurpose

Measure, report, and act on your packaging footprint with the leading packaging sustainability and compliance platform. Simplify your impact today. Backed by Pear VC.

About the role

This role is open to candidates based in the United States, with a preference for those located in or near New York City. We offer a hybrid working model for local candidates, with remote flexibility for those elsewhere in the US.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

  • 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...

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