Software Engineer, Materials

About the role

Higharc is on a mission to redefine how home designs are connected to real-world products. In this role, you will own the architecture and implementation of systems that manage the lifecycle of materials, from initial selection to final procurement. You will build the critical bridge that connects user design decisions with tangible product data and commercial realities. Your work will directly govern how users interact with material catalogs, interpret pricing structures, and verify availability in real time. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex business rules around materials are translated into intuitive and robust software experiences. This position is crucial for the success of a newly formed team dedicated to establishing the foundational logic of our product offerings. You will have the opportunity to shape best practices and establish the technical standards that define our materials platform. Your contributions will be visible in the core user flows that determine whether a design can move from concept to reality.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and maintain the data models that underpin our material catalog, ensuring integrity and scalability for complex product attributes.
• Develop and refine the user interface for our material configurator, enabling precise selection and constraint validation for diverse product options.
• Optimize SQL queries and database schemas to handle large-scale product datasets with speed and efficiency for high-traffic user sessions.
• Design and implement robust API endpoints that facilitate seamless communication between the front-end user experience and back-end business logic.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements for pricing and availability into clean, testable software features.
• Build and maintain the rule engine logic that governs eligibility, substitutions, and configuration logic for materials across different markets.
• Implement user-facing features that enhance engagement by reducing friction in the selection and customization of materials.
• Partner with design and engineering teams to ensure that the user interface aligns with the technical capabilities and limitations of the system.
• Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and supports long-term product vision and scalability goals.
• Act as a technical owner for specific material-related features, driving them from initial concept through to production deployment and iteration.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to uphold code quality and share knowledge across the engineering team.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to material data and user workflows, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to the technical documentation for systems and processes to ensure clarity and enable efficient onboarding of new team members.
• Explore and prototype new technologies that could enhance the performance, reliability, or user experience of our materials platform.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-stack engineering, with a focus on creating user-facing features that enhance user engagement.
• Strong proficiency in React, SQL, API design, and experience in optimizing database queries for performance.
• Demonstrated experience in developing user interfaces for configurators, customization tools, or rule engines that require complex logic.
• A proven track record of building production systems that are scalable and designed with future growth in mind.
• Deep understanding of user experience principles and the ability to navigate complex constraint systems effectively.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take initiative in building new projects from the ground up.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment, managing your time and deliverables effectively.
• A commitment to writing tests and ensuring code quality to maintain a stable and reliable product for our users.
• Excellent communication skills, with the capability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for learning and adapting to new tools, technologies, and processes in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with 3D/CAD software or experience in visual design tool environments that enhance product visualization.
• Previous experience working with product catalogs, procurement processes, e-commerce platforms, or managing material and pricing data.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience in working within a remote team environment.

Practical notes

Higharc has embraced a remote-first culture since 2018, allowing employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States. We offer flexible working hours to accommodate various lifestyles and commitments. Full-time employees in the U.S. benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible paid time off and parental leave. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401K retirement plan, and a stipend for setting up a home office to ensure a productive work environment.

All official communications from Higharc will be conducted through an @higharc.com email address, ensuring a secure and professional interaction with our team. We are excited to welcome innovative thinkers who are eager to contribute to our vision of transforming home design and purchasing processes.