Software Engineer, Senior

Apply Description Who We Are: Dedicated to making a difference in law enforcement agencies across the U.S., our mission is to transform policing by elevating officer performance with a preventative-based early intervention system. Driven by data science and powered by machine learning, our offering analyzes officer performance data in order to identify potentially problematic behavior. In partnership with the University of Chicago, we’ve developed the world’s largest multi-jurisdictional officer performance database, and the only research-driven, evidence-based early intervention system available in policing today. We’re also the only provider of a fully integrated, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that simplifies essential policing workflows. This platform is designed to be a single-source solution for all operational needs, driving extensive efficiency gains and providing best-in-class advanced analytics and insights. Benchmark Analytics provides a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that is advancing police force management through state-of-the-art technology and market-leading data and analytics. The Role: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take full-stack technical ownership of a defined product surface within our platform. You will work as a trio alongside a Product Owner and a second engineer, using our AI-augmented software development lifecycle to deliver at a pace that traditionally required much larger teams. You own the technical architecture of your surface, the quality of the code that ships, and the technical development of the engineer you are paired with. Responsibilities: Own the technical architecture and quality of a defined product surface — including system design, code, tests, performance, and operational health of what ships Partner with your Product Owner as a trio; bring clarity on what’s feasible, what tradeoffs exist, and how to deliver scope on the timeline you’ve committed to, and push back substantively when specifications need refinement Build software using AI-augmented workflows as a core practice — drafting, reviewing, refactoring, testing, and documenting code with AI tools — and continuously raising your effectiveness with them Make architectural decisions and defend them — across data models, API design, integration patterns, and system tradeoffs; document your reasoning so others can build on it Mentor and develop the engineer you’re paired with — through code review, pairing, technical guidance, and modeling strong engineering practice Maintain production responsibility for your surface — including monitoring, incident response, performance, and the security posture appropriate to a platform serving regulated public sector customers Contribute to platform-wide engineering standards, tooling, and processes — not just your own surface Support enterprise sales and customer conversations with substantive technical depth when needed Write code that is correct, secure, maintainable, and tested — the AI accelerates you, but the work you ship is yours Job Qualifications: 7+ years of professional software development experience, with significant time spent owning full-stack product features end to end Strong production experience with Node.js, React, PostgreSQL (or equivalent relational database), and modern HTML/CSS Production experience with AWS (or equivalent cloud platform), CI/CD pipelines, and the operational practices required to run customer-facing systems reliably Fluency with AI-assisted development workflows; you already use AI tools daily in your professional work Sound architectural judgment — you can reason through tradeoffs across data, API, and system design, and explain those tradeoffs clearly Experience working in an agile or continuous-delivery environment as a senior IC Strong written and verbal communication; you write code, comments, and documentation that others can build on Demonstrated track record of mentoring or developing other engineers Comfort with ambiguity and incomplete information; you ask focused questions and move forward with sound judgment Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Preferred: Experience with Electron-based desktop applications Preferred: Experience with component libraries such as Ant Design, Material UI, or Styled Components Preferred: Experience building data-intensive products where presenting analytical outputs to non-technical users is a core design challenge Preferred: Experience with products that serve regulated industries where security, audit, and compliance are first-class concerns Preferred: Experience supporting mission-critical platforms requiring 24x7 uptime Preferred: Experience taking a product from zero to one, not just iterating on established systems Preferred: Familiarity with security practices appropriate for public safety data Preferred: Experience in law enforcement, public safety, or govtech domains Preferred: Experience working in an early- to growth-stage startup environment What We Offer: A competitive salary and benefits package. Unlimited Paid Time Off. Ability to work in a fully remote environment (must be based in the U.S. and willing to work in Central Time Zone). Summer Half-Day Fridays. Freed Up Fridays during Spring, Fall, and Winter months to promote productivity and dedicated heads-down work time. Medical, dental, and vision plan offerings along with 401(k). Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Other Voluntary Benefits include additional Life Insurance, Spouse Life Insurance, and Accident Insurance. The satisfaction that comes with being part of a solution that has real impact in the world. A diverse workforce and inclusive environment that embraces unique contributions and experiences. An empowered culture that encourages creativity and professional growth. Estimated Annual Salary Range: $150k - $170k; based on role, experience, and location Additional Information: Benchmark Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity of all kinds in our effort to create a stellar workforce of committed and passionate team members. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor employment visas at this time, so we can only accept applications from candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S.