Job Specifications
15Five is a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses and their people thrive by turning insights into action. It empowers HR leaders with data-driven recommendations, equips managers to drive change, and boosts engagement, performance, and retention. The platform combines generative AI, custom analytics, and human-centered design in one solution, offering 360° reviews, engagement surveys, goal and OKR tracking, manager coaching, and ongoing feedback tools like guided 1-on-1s and check-ins.
A career at 15Five is more than a job, it’s a culture of personal and professional growth. We’re a fully remote, high-purpose, high-performance team that values meaningful connections and celebrates diverse experiences.
Our software engineers work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, startup-like environment that prioritizes communication, trust, and delivering the highest value to our customers. Engineers at 15Five don’t just write code — they are product-minded problem solvers who leverage data and AI to create intelligent, scalable solutions for HR leaders.
As we push the boundaries of what’s possible with data and AI, we value engineers who are energized by the unfamiliar — those who dive into new tech stacks, GenAI tools, and codebases with curiosity and resourcefulness, quickly acquiring the knowledge they need to make an impact while balancing speed of execution with thoughtful risk management.
Note - the first step in our interview process is a short exercise. If you are chosen to participate you will receive an email from one of our talent partners explaining what to expect.
Develop high-quality software that delivers value to our customers
I write clean, and well-documented code - often leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) responsibly and effectively.
I write efficient and more performant code with support from more senior engineersI proactively explore and adopt new frameworks, tools, and patterns when they provide leverage for faster learning and better results.
I design and implement solutions that often integrate with AI and agentic workflows.I understand my respective business unit’s personas and their needs
I cover my code with tests and deliver high-quality software
Active collaboration in a startup-paced environment
I collaborate closely with data scientists, product managers, designers, and cross-functional teammates to rapidly prototype, validate, and deliver AI-powered workflows and insights, ensuring business goals and user needs drive each decision.
I am an active member of my squad. My team is healthier and more effective because of my contributions.
I challenge assumptions with strong questions, provide actionable insights, and bring forward new technologies and AI-assisted solutions.
Technical growth
I proactively seek out opportunities to grow technically (e.g. system design, scalability, AI/LLM patterns).
I work with my manager to know which areas of growth are most needed by my team and focus my effort on improving those areas.
Ownership
I execute on defined tasks and contribute to solving problems with defined solutions, but also take initiative in ambiguous problem spaces.
I actively seek feedback from more experienced engineers.
I take ownership of my own learning and growth by seeking feedback from my manager and my peers.
I ask clarifying questions to ensure I fully understand a task, engage the right people across teams when necessary, and provide feedback where improvement can be made.
Communication
I communicate in a respectful manner, assume positive intent, and own my impact on others.
I write and speak clearly, with an emphasis on async communication in a remote-first environment.
I respond in a timely manner.
I listen to understand others and ask clarifying questions with curiosity, not judgment.
I share progress regularly and escalate blockers quickly.
I ask for help when needed, and learn from it.
I speak up when something isn't working or didn't go as planned and take accountability.
I do this as soon as possible to avoid further escalation.
I follow through on my commitments and regularly share progress with my team.
Code/Craft
I can navigate a complex, data-rich codebase.
I’m able to effectively debug others’ code.
I participate in code reviews to ensure the quality of our code, and for my learning and growth.
I leverage AI-assisted code generation tools effectively but also go beyond them — ensuring my code is correct, secure, and performant.
My code is reliable and edge cases are well-considered.
I document and test my code where applicable.
I’m proficient with the basics of my language, but some advanced usage may still be unfamiliar.
I bring a spirit of curiosity and resilience when working with unfamiliar stacks, seeking out the resources I need to deliver impact quickly.
Architecture
I can follow and replicate existing patterns and approaches within the codebase
Teamwork
I follow through on m
About the Company
15Five is the strategic performance management platform that drives action and impact, helping businesses and their people thrive. HR leaders are empowered with data-driven insights and guided recommendations, while people managers are transformed into changemakers, all within the flow of work, accelerating employee engagement, performance, and retention. 15Five combines the power of generative AI, custom analytics and human-centered principles in a complete platform including 360° performance reviews, actionable engagement ...
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