Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)
G2
Location
Remote (US)
Employment Type
Full time
Department
Product R&D
Compensation
- This position is strictly salary and the starting offer range is $130K – $145K
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About G2 - The Company
When you join G2, you’re joining the team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.
G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 100 million people annually — including employees at all Fortune 500 companies — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation and grow their business — including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
As we continue on our growth journey, we are striving to be the most trusted data source in the age of AI for informing software buying decisions and go-to-market strategies. Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!
About G2 - Our People
At G2, we have big goals, but we stay grounded in our PEAK (Performance + Entrepreneurship + Authenticity + Kindness) values. You’ll be part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.
You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people.
About The Role
This role is for the entrepreneurial software engineer who thrives on building customer-focused solutions that drive real business impact. You will develop and maintain features within our Rails platform, leveraging modern tools including AI to enhance productivity and create exceptional user experiences. Beyond traditional development, you'll take ownership of features from conception through post-launch optimization, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions. We enjoy quarterly "weeks of creativity" where you can bring your most innovative feature ideas to life. If you wish to join a talented, passionate team whose kindness and authenticity will help you grow at the forefront of customer-focused technology, apply so we can start our conversation today
In This Role, You Will:
Design, implement, and maintain customer-facing features using Ruby on Rails, focusing on user experience and business impact.
Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand customer pain points and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Effectively utilize modern development tools, including AI-powered assistants (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity and code quality.
Integrate third-party APIs and services, evaluate new technologies for practical applications, and implement automation where appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
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5+ years of professional Ruby on Rails development experience in production environments supporting customer-facing applications
Strong customer empathy with demonstrable experience translating user needs into technical solutions and measuring business impact
Entrepreneurial mindset with examples of driving initiatives from conception to completion with minimal oversight
Modern tool proficiency, including effective use of AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to enhance productivity
Full-stack development capabilities with a solid understanding of front-end technologies, databases, and API design patterns
Collaborative experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and customer-facing teams
Testing and quality assurance expertise, including unit testing, integration testing, and maintaining reliable CI/CD practices
Performance optimization skills with experience in database optimization, caching strategies, and scaling web applications
Communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with high-performing, agile development teams and best practices, including automated testing, code reviews, and feature flag deployments.
What Can Help Your Application Stand Out:
AI tool expertise with specific examples of using AI to enhance development productivity or create customer value
Customer support interaction experience or familiarity with customer feedback and support tools
Open source contributions or side projects demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit and technical passion
Previous startup experience or demonstrated comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Security best practices knowledge, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity
At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here.
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Compensation Range: $130K - $145K