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KaratCommunity Engineer (SWE3), Brilliant Black Minds (United States)
Karat, recognized as the world's largest interviewing company, provides evaluation systems and live, expert-led technical interviews to help engineering organizations elevate their teams. The company is…
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Karat, recognized as the world's largest interviewing company, provides evaluation systems and live, expert-led technical interviews to help engineering organizations elevate their teams. The company is currently hiring a remote Community Engineer (SWE3) for its Brilliant Black Minds program. This initiative focuses on expanding access for underrepresented software engineers by linking an active network of more than 11,000 members with professional connections, interview preparation resources, and career advancement opportunities. In…
Job Description
Karat, recognized as the world's largest interviewing company, provides evaluation systems and live, expert-led technical interviews to help engineering organizations elevate their teams. The company is currently hiring a remote Community Engineer (SWE3) for its Brilliant Black Minds program. This initiative focuses on expanding access for underrepresented software engineers by linking an active network of more than 11,000 members with professional connections, interview preparation resources, and career advancement opportunities.
In this capacity, the selected candidate will function as the sole software engineer dedicated to the program, balancing 70 percent hands-on technical development with 30 percent community program management. Responsibilities include building automation tools, integrating large language models into interview preparation resources, and managing daily community interactions on Discord. Candidates must reside in specific U.S. states to be eligible for this position.
Responsibilities
- Drive the technical growth of the Brilliant Black Minds program by developing AI-enhanced tools, automated workflows, and digital experiences.
- Manage projects through every stage from initial design to production release.
- Construct and maintain robust APIs, components, and services while ensuring code quality and reliability.
- Incorporate LLM APIs and artificial intelligence features into technical interview preparation materials.
- Utilize AI-assisted development workflows to accelerate delivery as a solo engineer.
- Develop automation tools for community administration, including newsletter pipelines and Discord bots.
- Oversee everyday community functions such as Discord moderation, study group participation, and member engagement.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in designing and delivering web applications or distributed systems into production environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in current programming languages and frameworks, with a strong preference for Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Ruby.
- Familiarity with system architecture, database design, cloud platforms, and deployment methods on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Prior exposure to LLM APIs or artificial intelligence product capabilities.
- Proven ability to execute projects independently from concept to deployment.
- Active participation in the technical community as an advisor, mentor, or contributor.
- Residency in one of the following eligible U.S. states: Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, Texas, or Washington.
Qualifications
- Experience constructing community-oriented developer products, developer portals, automation workflows, or Discord bots.
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the team operates entirely remotely, though hiring is restricted to applicants residing in FL, IL, MA, MO, OR, TX, and WA.
What is the salary range for this role?
Base salaries vary by geographic location tiers, ranging from $108,544.10 to $162,112.50 USD annually based on the specific regional classification.
Is immigration sponsorship available?
No, immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.
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