Software Engineer

Kaizen Labs

. Scope, architect, build, and iterate full-stack features from zero to shipped .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development with a focus on building AI-powered applications and ensuring platform reliability at government scale. Proficient in translating complex requirements into user-friendly products while maintaining high coding standards.

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ReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScriptPostgres

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentAI Coding ToolsClean Code PracticesProduct DevelopmentSystem Architecture

Soft Skills

Decision MakingUser Experience FocusAbility to Operate with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

CursorCopilotClaude

Industry Keywords

Federal Agency EngagementGovernment Application InfrastructureConstituent PortalsCase-Routing Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsOpen SourcePostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scope, architect, build, and iterate full-stack features from zero to shipped
Build AI-powered product surfaces including intelligent intake flows, real-time constituent assistants, automated case routing, and agency operator dashboards
Engage directly with federal agency stakeholders
Translate messy real-world government requirements into clean, shippable products
Own platform reliability and performance at government scale
Write clean, tested, and maintainable code
Build systems for federal agencies, including constituent portals, case-routing systems, and government application infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 4 years of professional engineering experience, or equivalent work that makes the years irrelevant
Deep fluency in React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres
Shipped experience using AI coding tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude
Something real built, such as a product or open source project
Ability to operate well with ambiguity and independently make decisions
Care for user experience
Must reside in or be able to commute to New York City or Washington, DC
Must work from the office at least four times a week, Monday through Thursday
Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which applying
Kaizen is unable to sponsor visas for this role
Education history may be submitted, but no required educational credential is stated

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% coverage for employees and dependents across medical, dental, and vision plans
$100,000 in fully paid life insurance
FSA and Dependent Care FSA
One Medical membership
Fertility and family-building support through Carrot
401(k) with a 2% company match
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing parents
10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Unlimited PTO, with a two-week minimum
Closed for all federal holidays
Company-wide winter break the week of Christmas
Company offsites throughout the year
Up to $750 one-time home office or desk setup stipend for NYC-based employees; $500 for remote employees
$50/month commuter benefit
Expensed lunch while in the office
Expensed dinner and Uber rides home when working in the office past 7pm
Company-provided laptop of choice
Fully covered gym membership for NYC employees
$100/month gym or physical fitness reimbursement for non-NYC employees
$100/month utility stipend
$250/quarter home cleaning stipend
$500/year professional development stipend
$250/year recreation stipend
$300/quarter pet care stipend
Equity offered