Software Engineer, Edge

This role is located in Somerville, MA - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip's cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage's Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston's "Best Places to Work" and "Best Midsize Places to Work."

About You:

• You're a builder at heart, someone who thrives on shipping features that make an immediate difference for frontline teams.
• You love learning new things and are a collaborative team player, whether working independently or as part of a group.
• You have a product mindset and empathy for the end user — the operators and admins who rely on Edge every day.
• You love a good challenge and enjoy diving into unfamiliar corners of a large tech stack.
• You care about the details that make software feel fast and dependable.

What skills do I need?

• 2-5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally building production web applications.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript is required.
• Familiarity with API design and integration (RESTful services).
• Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging practices.
• Works well both as an individual and as part of a team.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with React, React Native/Expo (mobile) and/or Electron (desktop) app development.
• Experience with MacOS and Windows platform development.
• Experience with hardware/device integrations.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes/container orchestration and microservices deployment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies.
• Comfortable using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, or equivalent) to land production PRs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain features across Edge's product surfaces, such as the Tulip Player application, device drivers, and cloud microservices.
• Partner with product, design, and QA to scope and ship features end-to-end, from prototype to production.
• Debug and resolve customer-facing issues surfaced in real manufacturing environments.
• Write clean, tested, well-documented code, and participate in code review to raise the bar for the team.
• Contribute to technical and architecture decisions that affect the reliability and scalability of the platform.
• Take part in the team's on-call/support rotation, triaging and resolving incoming technical requests.
• Collaborate with Edge’s embedded engineers on integrations touching drivers and devices.
• Help evolve deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure practices, including microservices and container tooling.

Key Collaborators:

• Product Design
• Product Management
• QA
• Customer Support

Working At Tulip:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for company sponsorship, both now and in the future.

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don't match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.

We're building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

• Direct impact on product and culture.
• Company equity.
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K).
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Fitness subsidies.
• Dog-friendly office.

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all and are committed to building an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted, actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, market compensation data, and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000 per year.