Junior Software Engineer
Avante AI
Software Engineering
Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2025
About Avante
Avante is located in Seattle, WA, with an in-office culture requiring 4 days per week on-site. We're on a mission to transform how self-funded employers manage their benefits and HR operations. Our AI-powered SaaS platform helps employers shift from reactive firefighting to strategic planning, while providing employees with the guidance they need to truly understand and maximize their benefits.
Employee benefits represent the second-largest expense for most businesses, yet the landscape is fragmented, complex, and difficult to navigate. Avante unifies fragmented benefits data and provides AI-driven insights that help employers control costs while delivering an exceptional employee experience.
The Role: Join Us in Building Something Meaningful
We're seeking a talented Junior Software Engineer with high potential to grow across our full technology stack. As part of our collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to various aspects of our platform while developing your engineering skills in a supportive environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on a modern tech stack and make a real impact early in your career.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to feature development across our TypeScript monorepo under the guidance of senior engineers
- Gain hands-on experience with both front-end and back-end technologies
- Learn about security practices and performance considerations when building applications that handle sensitive data
- Collaborate with product, design, and engineering team members to understand user needs and implement solutions
- Develop using engineering best practices including writing tests, documentation, and maintainable code
- Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and deepen your technical understanding
What We're Looking For
- Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving abilities
- Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and systems
- Some experience with JavaScript/TypeScript (professional or academic projects)
- Familiarity with web and service development concepts
- Eagerness to receive feedback and continuously improve
- Ability to communicate clearly about technical concepts
- Curiosity and initiative to explore solutions independently
- Interest in the benefits/HR space and using technology to improve people's lives
- Growth mindset and willingness to step outside your comfort zone
Nice to Have
- Experience with React and NextJS
- Experience with web services and deploying to cloud infrastructure
- Exposure to real-world SaaS production environments
- Knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows
- Understanding of databases and basic SQL
- Interest in AI applications for business problems
Our Tech Stack
- TypeScript monorepo powered by node.js
- React & Next.js for front-end applications
- DBT and Python for data engineering pipelines
- Snowflake for data warehousing
- Terraform, Terragrunt, and Kubernetes for infrastructure & deployment
- Azure cloud infrastructure
- LLM integrations for AI functionality (we're applying AI, not building it)
Our Company Values
At Avante, our culture is defined by four core values:
Beat Yesterday: We're relentlessly committed to improvement, challenging ourselves to exceed our previous best and redefine what's possible. Every day is a fresh opportunity to innovate, grow, and push boundaries.
Embrace Type 2 Fun: We acknowledge that startup life is challenging, but deeply rewarding. We approach difficult moments with resilience, positivity, and empathy for our teammates, finding meaning and even joy in the climb.
Act Like an Owner: We take initiative beyond job descriptions, solving problems rather than just pointing them out. We navigate ambiguity by focusing on broader business goals and hold ourselves accountable with kindness and candor. Our commitment extends beyond shipping code—we own outcomes.
Stay Hungry, Stay Curious: We reject "that's how it's always been done" thinking in favor of radical innovation. We approach our mission with humility and endless curiosity, believing we can create meaningful impact. We ask the questions others are only thinking.
Interview Process
1. Initial screen with our recruiters
2. Phone screen with our head of engineering
3. Technical assessment focused on problem-solving skills (designed to showcase potential rather than specific knowledge)
4. On-Site Interview Loop
a. Technical discussion focused on collaborative problem solving
b. Behavioral interview to explore your approach to learning and growth
5. Final conversation with our CEO
If you're excited about solving meaningful problems in a fast-paced environment while growing your technical skills, we'd love to hear from you!