Software Engineer II (Portugal)

Iterable
Lisbon, Portugal
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mid-level engineers who prioritize autonomous task execution and collaborative problem-solving, with experience in Scala and distributed systems.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level engineers with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications
    — “3+ years of relevant software development experience.
  • Candidates comfortable with on-call duties and proactive issue resolution
    — “Willingness to take on-call responsibilities.
  • Individuals who can form opinions and collaborate with diverse teams to solve problems
    — “Form opinions while seeking input from a diverse group of team members on how to solve a problem
  • Proficient in Scala and familiar with infrastructure like Kafka and AWS
    — “Programming Language: Scala, Infrastructure: Pulsar, Kafka, AWS

Things to consider

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the EU, with no mention of visa sponsorship
    — “Legally authorized to work in the EU.

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to independently complete tasks and contribute to team goals
    — “Complete assigned tasks that are comprehensive and thought out
  • Emphasize experience with Elasticsearch or Postgres in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with Elasticsearch and/or other relevant technologies like Postgres.
  • Demonstrate your proactive approach to anticipating roadblocks and solving them
    — “Learn to proactively anticipate small roadblocks to accomplishing tasks
  • Showcase your fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively in a global team
    — “Fluency in English (verbal and written).
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • 3+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Experience building production-ready, scalable web applications
Typical background
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language

Skills & requirements

Required

ScalaJavaElasticsearchPostgreSQLKafkaAWSScalabilityProduction-ready Web Applications

Preferred

PulsarRedisCRDB

Stack & domain

Software DevelopmentProduction-ready, Scalable Web ApplicationsScalaJavaElasticsearchPostgreSQLPulsarKafkaAWSCollaborationInclusionInnovationTeamworkProblem-solvingAnticipationResourcefulnessCustomer Engagement PlatformAi-poweredCross-channel InteractionsEnterprise-grade SecurityCompliance

About the role

Original posting from Iterable via Greenhouse

Iterable is the leading AI-powered customer engagement platform that helps leading brands like Redfin, SeatGeek, Priceline, Calm, and Box create dynamic, individualized experiences at scale. Our platform empowers organizations to activate customer data, design seamless cross-channel interactions, and optimize engagement—all with enterprise-grade security and compliance. Today, nearly 1,200 brands across 50+ countries rely on Iterable to drive growth, deepen customer relationships, and deliver joyful customer experiences.

Our success is powered by extraordinary people who bring our core values—Be an Owner, Growth Mindset, Run as One, Transparency —to life. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, where ideas are valued and individuals are empowered to do their best work. That’s why we’ve been recognized as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces and Fastest Growing Companies, and were recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers in 2022. Notably, Iterable has also been listed on Wealthfront’s Career Launching Companies List and has held a top 10 ranking on the Top 25 Companies Where Women Want to Work.

With a global presence—including offices in San Francisco, Denver, London, Sydney, and Lisbon, plus remote employees worldwide—we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. Learn more about our story and mission on our Culture and About Us pages. Let’s shape the future of customer engagement together!

How you will make an impact:

As a Software Engineer II at Iterable, you'll complete smaller projects autonomously, with regular oversight on new problems or undefined projects. You will prioritize activities with limited guidance while understanding how your tasks contribute to the team's project goals. You will proactively seek guidance from team members or managers when an answer is not known, form opinions while seeking input from a diverse group of team members, and learn to proactively anticipate small roadblocks to accomplishing tasks.

How you will make a difference:

Complete assigned tasks that are comprehensive and thought out

Proactively collaborate with team members to find the best solutions

Form opinions while seeking input from a diverse group of team members on how to solve a problem

Recommend solutions to enhance existing processes and understand resources available to overcome unforeseen issues

Learn to proactively anticipate small roadblocks to accomplishing tasks and use knowledge of business unit processes to navigate

Learn to manage expectations and accurately gauge effort needed to accomplish objectives

We are looking for people who have:

3+ years of relevant software development experience.

Experience building production-ready, scalable web applications.

Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (ideally Scala and/or Java)

Experience with Elasticsearch and/or other relevant technologies like Postgres.

Desire to work in a highly remote/distributed but collaborative environment. (Iterable has offices in San Francisco, Denver,  New York and Lisbon but the vast majority of Engineering has chosen to work remotely)

Willingness to take on-call responsibilities.

Fluency in English (verbal and written).

Legally authorized to work in the EU.

Our Technology Stack:

Programming Language: Scala

Databases: Elasticsearch, Postgres, Redis, CRDB

Infrastructure: Pulsar, Kafka, AWS

Other Relevant Technologies: Docker / Kubernetes, React

Bonus Points

Experience with End-to-End, Integration, and Performance testing

Exposure to enterprise systems

Worked in a company with a strong US presence

What we offer 

Competitive salaries & meaningful equity

Private Medical Insurance

Life/Risk Assurance

Meal Allowance: 8.55€ per day

Community Days (days for us to give back to the community) 

Paid Annual Leave (22 days)

Global Lifestyle Reimbursement Account

Paid Sabbatical

Complete laptop workstation

The base salary range for this position in Lisbon, Portugal, is €55,000 – €68,000 per year (gross). This range is provided in anticipation of the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970), which EU member states are implementing into national law, and reflects the expected compensation at the start of employment for this role.The final offer will be determined by your experience, qualifications, and performance throughout the selection process, while ensuring alignment with our internal equity principles.

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