Hybrid Senior Software Engineer

at Better

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Distributed Systems, JavaScript, Node.js, React, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irving, United States

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer building and enhancing Tinman, the AI platform that powers Better’s mortgage operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Tinman, the AI platform that powers Better’s SaaS and mortgage operations.
• Partner directly with business stakeholders and loan operations teams to understand friction points and design smarter, simpler workflows.
• Design and implement robust, scalable APIs and workflows that integrate with mortgage, partner, and compliance systems.
• Collaborate with engineers across Better to evolve our SaaS offerings and support tenanted partner integrations.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, excellence, and experimentation—helping establish our Dallas team’s engineering identity from the ground up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 4-6 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, React, or similar modern frameworks.
• Strong understanding of API design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures.
• Comfortable working directly with business users and operations teams to identify problems and design pragmatic solutions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’re empowered to make decisions and deliver impact quickly.
• Excited by the challenge of building a new engineering culture and office presence from the ground up.

Benefits

• Day One Coverage – Your benefits begin on your first day, so you’re supported from the start
• Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are
• Mental Health Support When You Need It – Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost!
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses
• Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA – Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs
• Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind
• Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most
• Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work