Software Engineer, All Teams

Orange County HQ / Remote ConsideredRemotePosted 9 days ago

Role Overview

Compa is hiring a entry-level Software Engineer, All Teams. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Orange County HQ / Remote Considered. Part of Compa's Backend hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

ABOUT COMPA

Compa is a venture-backed AI startup revolutionizing the future of compensation.

In a dynamic job market with hiring challenges, accountability, and the rise of AI, companies need the best data to stay ahead of industry changes, competition, and costs. Compa has developed the premier real-time compensation data platform, delivering top-tier compensation intelligence to leading enterprise teams.

Compa is a compensation intelligence company built to augment enterprise compensation teams in the era of AI.

Our customers include the world’s biggest companies: NVIDIA, Stripe, DoorDash, Open AI, TMobile, Moderna, Workday, Ulta, Target, and more.

Locations:

Compa headquarters are located in Irvine, California, with growing sites in Denver, Colorado and San Francisco, California. We’re a collaborative, curious, and driven team that values transparency, ownership, and continuous learning and prioritizing in person work where possible.

THE ROLE:

At Compa, we’re building the future of enterprise compensation. Our platform helps the world’s largest companies make smarter, fairer, and more transparent pay decisions—powered by live data and thoughtful design.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll have significant ownership and autonomy to build the systems and infrastructure that power Compa’s core products. You’ll work across the stack, collaborate closely with product and design, and contribute to features that directly impact enterprise customers.

In this role, you will:

Ship production-grade software across Compa’s web app and backend systems
Build new features and improve existing workflows in collaboration with Product and Design
Write clean, scalable code and contribute to system architecture decisions
Participate in code reviews, team rituals, and roadmap discussions
Solve real problems for enterprise compensation teams—from data pipelines to user experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of experience shipping production software in a collaborative environment
Strong proficiency in at least one modern web development language or framework
Comfortable working across the stack or specializing in either frontend or backend
Proven ability to work autonomously and follow through on commitments
Pragmatic and thoughtful about trade-offs—focus on outcomes over tools
Strong communication and collaboration skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in early-stage or high-growth startup environments
Familiarity with compensation, HR tech, or enterprise SaaS (not required)
Experience working on data-driven products or complex user workflows
Interest or experience in AI systems or ML infrastructure (a plus, not a requirement)
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working in fast-paced, iterative environments

TECH STACK

You don’t need experience with all of these, but familiarity with any is a plus:

Backend: Django, Python
Frontend: React, TypeScript, GraphQL
Infrastructure: AWS
Other Tools: vLLM, Linear, Slack, Notion, Metabase

About Compa

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Software Engineer, All Teams position at Compa?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Compa. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Software Engineer, All Teams role at Compa remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Orange County HQ / Remote Considered, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Software Engineer, All Teams at Compa earn?

Compa has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Software Engineer, All Teams role at Compa posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Software Engineer, All Teams role at Compa entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Compa has listed.

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