Clipboard

Every shift, Covered.

Software Engineer, Backend

Remote (US)
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Full stack
Experience
Any (new grads ok)
Visa
US citizen/visa only
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About the role

About Clipboard

Our mission is to uplift as many communities as possible. We do this through our app-based marketplace that connects healthcare professionals with the workplaces that need amazing workers. This enables hundreds of thousands of people to achieve financial stability for themselves and their families while providing essential care to millions of people across the U.S.

Founded in 2016, we are a remote-first team of over 1,000 people building a top <u>Y-Combinator company</u> and have been profitable since 2022. We’re the leader in Long-Term Care staffing and are rapidly expanding into Home Health, Hospitals, and more, meaning we have more work to do than people to do it, and are growing our team to support millions more people and their communities.

Your Mission: Innovate, Execute, and Deliver Impact

As a Software Engineer at Clipboard, you won’t just write code—you’ll craft solutions that reshape how healthcare professionals and facilities connect. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to build features that matter. If you love diving deep into technical challenges and emerging with high-impact solutions, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Because we’re growing quickly, this is an evergreen role—we’re continually looking to add talented software engineers to our team. You can learn more about our engineering team on our candidate hub.

What You’ll Do: Own the Code, Shape the Future

  • Deliver High-Quality, Scalable Code

  • Develop Reusable Components and Utilities

  • Own the Full Software Development Lifecycle

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Customers

  • Embrace a Remote-First Culture

  • Contribute to a Customer-Centric Approach

  • Participate in On-Call Rotations

What You Bring to the Table: A High-Ownership Mindset

  • Professional Software Development

  • Deep Technical Expertise

  • Problem-Solving Chops

  • Excellent Communication

  • Customer Empathy

Bonus Points For

  • Startup Experience : You’ve thrived in high-growth environments or founded your own venture, appreciating the speed and agility of startups.

  • Experience with Trunk-Based Development : Familiarity with short-lived branches and continuous deployment workflows.

  • First-Principles Thinking : You like to question assumptions, break down problems, and find innovative solutions that raise the bar.

Why Clipboard?

Meaningful Impact

  • We serve critical healthcare staffing needs, helping facilities and professionals stay focused on patient care. Your work has immediate, tangible benefits.

Flexible Work Environment

  • Join a globally distributed team with the flexibility to work from anywhere!

Strong Product-Market Fit

  • With significant growth in booked shifts and revenue, you’ll build features that customers are already eager to use.

Customer-Focused Culture

  • We favor a “testing trophy” mindset, regularly reevaluate tech debt, and encourage open, written communication for collaborative problem-solving.

Interview Process:

  • PR assignment and a follow-up interview

  • (Technical Design Document / Second PR assignment) and a follow-up interview

  • Hiring Manager interview

  • Culture interview with a member of our People Team

If you’re passionate about crafting robust, user-friendly features and enjoy a dynamic, remote-first environment, join us at Clipboard.

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About Clipboard

Our mission is to uplift as many communities as possible. We do this through our app-based marketplace that connects healthcare professionals with the workplaces that need amazing workers. This enables hundreds of thousands of people to achieve financial stability for themselves and their families while providing essential care to millions of people across the U.S.

Founded in 2016, we are a remote-first team of over 1,000 people building a top YC company and have been profitable since 2022. We’re the leader in Long-Term Care staffing and are rapidly expanding into Home Health, Hospitals, and more, meaning we have more work to do than people to do it, and are growing our team to support millions more people and their communities.

Clipboard
Founded:2016
Batch:W17
Team Size:1000
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Wei Deng
Wei Deng
CEO