Software Engineer II - App Core (Remote Eligible)

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

The App Core team is looking for a curious, growth-minded Software Engineer II to work on the core infrastructure of Smartsheet, focusing on the reliability, stability, and scale of our foundational systems. This role is a perfect fit for a developer who has the software engineering basics down and wants to fast-track their skills at the intersection of generalist backend engineering and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This team practices mob programming for the majority of the workday. We operate through collective code ownership, meaning you'll be collaborating in real-time with teammates most of the time—not working solo on isolated tasks. We focus on building high-quality software while adhering to rigorous operational best practices. If you are passionate about continuous learning and ready to dive into the core foundation of our platform, we want to hear from you.

You Will:

• Contribute to Core Infrastructure: Help build and maintain the core infrastructure that serves as the backbone for Smartsheet. Contribute to a robust environment that ensures the foundational reliability, stability, and performance expected by all of our users.
• Collaborate via Mob Programming: Work closely with the team every day in a real-time development environment. Actively participate as both a driver and a navigator, asking questions, sharing ideas, and contributing directly to the team's collective code ownership.
• Contribute to Database & Infrastructure Reliability: Dive deep into system internals. With team support, you will contribute to managing and upgrading large-scale database infrastructure, maintaining complex replication topologies, and automating core operations using AWS, Golang, MySQL, Terraform, Temporal, and GitLab-CI.
• Practice High-Quality Engineering: Use Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure our foundational systems are resilient before they ever touch production. Beyond the code, you will be an active participant in our team book clubs and psychologically safe retrospectives to help continuously elevate how we work.
• Participate in On-Call Rotations: Share responsibility for operational health of our systems as part of a supportive on-call rotation. You'll be ramped in gradually with experienced teammates available to help.

You Have:

• Foundational Coding Skills: Proficiency in at least one modern programming language with backend development experience. Go experience is a plus but not required—we'll teach you. Java or Python backgrounds translate well.
• Database & Infrastructure Curiosity: A strong desire to learn Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and an eagerness to understand database internals and reliability (MySQL).
• Collaborative Mindset: A genuine interest in team-centric engineering practices. You should be comfortable (or eager to become comfortable) working in a mob programming environment the majority of the day, writing test-driven code, and sharing system ownership.
• Problem Solving: A critical thinker who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems and wants to understand how large-scale systems maintain stability and scale
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions, participate in group discussions, and think out loud with your team.
• Education: A BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent capability).
• Eligibility: Legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis

Current US Perks & Benefits:

• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range

$125,000—$175,000 USD

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

#LI-Remote