About Us
Propel builds technology that strengthens the social safety net in America. We envision a future where every American has the tools and resources they need to thrive.
The safety net’s strength depends not just on funding, but delivery. Propel exists to dramatically improve how government benefits are delivered. Managing SNAP benefits, picking a D-SNP plan, or protecting against EBT theft should feel as seamless as Apple Pay or Netflix.
Governments struggle to build modern, scalable user experiences. We don’t.
Over 5.5 million Americans trust Propel today. We’ve grown revenue 35% YoY and are reinventing entire benefit categories, including Medicare, around the real needs of low-income Americans. We’re building a high-growth, high-ceiling, sustainable for-profit company where impact drives revenue.
The Role
Are you a Senior Fullstack Engineer looking to build 0→1 products at a mission-driven company? Do you enjoy creating consumer-grade experiences and thrive in high-autonomy startup environments?
We’re looking for a motivated Senior Fullstack Engineer to join Propel and help build new Medicare and Medicaid products from the ground up. In this role, you’ll work end-to-end across frontend and backend systems to develop user experiences that help people understand coverage options, surface savings opportunities, and enroll in healthcare plans.
You’ll collaborate closely with product and design, and help shape technical architecture, internal tooling, and scalable integrations with healthcare and government systems.
What we offer:
An engineering culture that is humble, motivated, and collaborative
Consistent knowledge sharing through projects or bugs demos, Lunch & Learn presentations, and documentation
A people-first approach to management where we value engineers’ voices, support career development, and offer opportunities for technical growth that interest you
Meaningful work and a strong shared sense of mission
A remote-first working environment. Our headquarters is in Brooklyn and we have a co-working monthly stipend for employees outside of NYC. We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
20 Days of PTO
4% 401K match
$10k lifetime spend towards Carrot Fertility
Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision options
Fair, equitable, and competitive salaries. Propel believes that everyone should be compensated fairly and equitably. We set our salary ranges using compensation data from hundreds of NYC based startups at our stage. Additionally, pay is not determined based on location. The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000 depending on experience and interview performance. Equity and excellent benefits come with this position as well!
What you will do:
Build software systems used by millions of low-income Americans, helping to put dollars back in their pockets
Build iOS and Android apps using Vue + TypeScript + Capacitor
Develop significant server-side software using Python and Flask, backed by Postgres and Redis; leverage AWS offerings as well as other open source technologies
Create software that is reliable, scalable, and maintainable
Effectively communicate with team members during projects, code review, etc.
Contribute to building our engineering culture and processes as we continue to scale
Collaborate on deciding on the right projects, building great solutions, and helping your team succeed
Work with our Product and Design team to scope projects and execute on innovative products
Participate in our on-call rotation
What you have:
5+ years of experience designing, building, shipping, and maintaining complex full-stack software
Experience with a startup environment or the ability to operate effectively when faced with ambiguity
Excitement to dive deep into our codebase and product ecosystem to contribute to large and impactful projects
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and topics
Eagerness to learn and actively contribute to team discussions, design doc reviews, and code reviews
Computer science degree or equivalent fundamentals learned elsewhere
Fluency in Python and JavaScript or a willingness to learn and specialize in these languages
Passion for making a difference in the lives of our users
Nice to have: Experience with or knowledge of government services, particularly safety net services like SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Section 8
Additional Considerations:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
We're currently accepting applications from the states we have an established entity, which includes California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Background Check Requirement: For roles with access to confidential employee or customer information, a background check may be conducted following a conditional offer. All background checks are handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
More About Propel
Propel is a technology company that’s strengthening the social safety net for people who receive government benefits. Over 5 million Americans trust the free, modern Propel app to manage their government benefits, save money, and get updates when their benefits change. We’ve also partnered with renowned institutions and organizations like Vote.org, GoFundMe, and GiveDirectly.
Propel is a for-profit, venture-backed company that holds its social mission at its core. We're proud to be supported by a blend of nonprofits, impact investors, and world-class investors, including the Robin Hood Foundation, Andreessen Horowitz, Nyca Partners, Financial Health Network, JPMorganChase, Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, and Nas.
Learn more about our impact from the press
Fintech Company Propel Announces $10 Million Fund For Food Stamp
How hunger relief groups say you can help feed your neighbors during the shutdown and beyond
Join us, and let's build something amazing together!