Software Engineer

Position Summary

Release Recovery is looking for a Software Engineer with strong full-stack experience to help design, build, and maintain digital products that expand access to high-quality addiction and mental health care. This role has meaningful ownership across web and mobile applications, backend systems, and infrastructure, with a direct impact on students, clients, and families.

You'll work closely with product and partner-facing teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-centered technology. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building end-to-end solutions and thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

What You'll DoSoftware Development

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications across web and mobile using React, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js
• Develop and maintain backend systems and APIs using Node.js, GraphQL, REST, and PostgreSQL
• Architect and integrate secure, scalable services on AWS
• Implement accessible, responsive, and high-performance user interfaces
• Write clean, maintainable code with a strong focus on reliability and testability
• Define, implement, and analyze product analytics and event tracking (we use Amplitude) to understand user behavior, funnels, and feature adoption
• Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance and system health
  
  

Product & Project Collaboration

• Translate product and business requirements into well-scoped technical solutions
• Own technical execution from concept through release
• Write and manage engineering tickets, helping define priorities and milestones
• Participate in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
• Provide technical input on product decisions, tradeoffs, and roadmap planning
  
  

Design & UX

• Collaborate with product stakeholders on user flows and feature design
• Ensure experiences align with brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and user needs
  
  

Operations & Maintenance

• Contribute to production releases for web and mobile applications, including builds, testing, and deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and thoughtfully
• Contribute to internal tooling, automation, and process improvements
• Ensure systems meet HIPAA and data privacy/security requirements
  
  

Requirements

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong full-stack background with:
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, GraphQL
• Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, REST/GraphQL APIs
• Infrastructure: AWS (or comparable cloud experience)
  
  

Experience shipping and owning production systems on AWS or similar platformsSolid understanding of database design, backend architecture, and API performanceComfort working across both web and mobile platformsFamiliarity with agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Notion, etc.)Ability to own features from concept through launch in a fast-paced environmentClear communicator with a strong problem-solving mindsetHow You Work

• Comfortable owning features and systems end-to-end
• Clear, proactive communicator with both technical and non-technical teammates
• Thoughtful problem-solver who balances speed with long-term maintainability
• Adaptable and effective in a startup or growth-stage environment
• Mission-aligned and motivated by building technology that helps people
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience in health tech, education, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience with React Native or mobile app releases
• Familiarity with observability, CI/CD, or infrastructure automation
• Prior exposure to HIPAA-regulated environments
  
  

Other Requirements

• Occasional after-hours availability for releases or urgent production issues
• Occasional travel for team offsites or collaboration
• Must adhere to company policies related to security, privacy, and compliance
  
  

Benefits

Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization redefining how substance use and mental health are understood and treated. At Release, recovery is about growth, connection, and long-term transformation—and the work you do here directly contributes to that impact.

In This Role, You Will

• Work alongside respected thought leaders in the recovery space
• Make a direct, meaningful impact on individuals and families
• Help shape product strategy, culture, and execution from the ground up with real ownership
• Be part of a long-term build, growing with the product from early stages to a scalable platform
• Receive health, dental, and vision benefits (full-time employees)
  
  

Compensation

$120,000–$140,000, depending on experience