Job description

ABOUT onX We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further. We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt - continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver. Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals - Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish - is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most. We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact. Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY onX is seeking a Software Development Engineer (full-stack) to help build and evolve the technology that powers onX Hunt. As part of the Hunt team, you’ll work across the stack, with a particular focus on the services, APIs, and data that connect to the experiences hunters rely on throughout their journey, from getting started with onX to planning and navigating their season. You’ll solve technical problems that span systems and product experiences, contribute to architectural decisions, and partner closely with engineers and product managers across teams to build reliable, maintainable solutions that scale with Hunt. This role reports to the Engineering Manager of Hunt. WHAT YOU'LL DO Essential Job Duties & Functions Design, build, and evolve customer-facing Hunt experiences across mobile applications, APIs, backend services, and data systems. Own technical solutions from design through delivery, making sound decisions about architecture, performance, scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability. Build and support large-scale systems throughout their lifecycle, diagnosing complex technical issues and continuously improving the systems you own. Partner with Product, Design, QA, and engineers across teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality customer experiences and navigate cross-team dependencies. Write maintainable, well-tested code and use unit, integration, and acceptance testing to ensure the reliability and performance of the systems you build. Review code, share technical knowledge, and mentor and support other engineers in strengthening their craft. Look for opportunities to embed AI as a repeatable co-pilot in daily workflows by integrating experimentation into real work, and continuously refining its use with sound judgment and validation WHAT YOU’LL BRING Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. Five (5) or more years of professional software development experience is required, where API development was your professional focus for at least three (3) or more years. Experience building and debugging distributed, scalable microservices architectures. You are well-versed in modern API and systems design and development, with a strong computer science foundation. Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL. Experience working in Go, Elixir or other functional programming languages Experience with iOS or Android development You evaluate technologies and solutions based on merit, stability, performance, and the ability to debug, and you write maintainable, well-tested code that's easy for others to understand. A strong sense of ownership, a desire to mentor and be mentored, and advocacy for the customer and their experience. A strong curiosity for exploring new technologies, including AI. A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX's Company Values. You want to work with other happy, talented engineers. You write great code and get stuff done. Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX. Ability to travel on occasion for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp. ADDED BONUSES Though not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following: Experience working with GraphQL. Experience with Python. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform. Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform provider such as Google Cloud Platform. Experience with geospatial databases such as PostGIS. Experience with CockroachDB distributed database systems. Experience with event-based workflows. Experience working with a distributed team. THE ONX EXPERIENCE onX is a distributed company with more than 400 employees across the country. We come together regularly to work in person and stay connected through regional basecamps and a culture that balances individual ownership with deep collaboration. While we move quickly, we’re not a scrappy start-up. We operate with clear goals, structure, and frameworks that guide how we prioritize and execute. Priorities matter. While they may shift, data shapes how we evolve as our business, products, and the world around us change. Clear priorities and structure don’t limit ownership - they make it possible. You’ll have the autonomy to define your work and make meaningful decisions within clear strategic boundaries. You’ll partner closely with others to solve complex problems and build solutions that scale across teams and platforms. Along the way, you’ll be supported with feedback, tools, and opportunities to grow your craft as you take on new challenges. WHERE YOU CAN WORK onX is a distributed company with employees across the U.S. We have physical offices in Bozeman and Missoula, MT, along with virtual workforce “Basecamps” in Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA. Basecamps are not physical offices; they are geographic hubs made up of remote employees who live within a 60-mile radius of the city center, creating opportunities for local connection and collaboration. We have a strong preference for hiring candidates who live near one of our offices or within a Basecamp, and we prioritize candidates in these locations first. Candidates who live elsewhere in the U.S. may still be considered, provided they reside in a state where onX is currently able to employ team members. At this time, we are NOT able to employ individuals whose primary work location is in: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, or Wyoming. HOW YOU’LL BE COMPENSATED onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. For this position, applicants can expect to make between $130,000 and $153,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based upon experience, skills, certifications, education among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and an annual bonus of 10% based on company performance. WHAT WE’RE OFFERING YOU Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5% Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays PERFORMANCE ESSENTIALS In this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving, essential for our computer-centric tasks. onX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at PC@onxmaps.com . Position open until filled. #LI-Remote At onX, we believe that unique perspectives make us stronger. By bringing together people with different experiences, ideas, and viewpoints, we fuel innovation and move closer to our mission of awakening the adventurer in everyone. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fairness not only in hiring, but also in development, compensation, and promotion. Our goal is to build an inclusive community where every team member can show up authentically and thrive. Together, we win as one team. Come join us! onX Maps will never ask for credit card or SSN details during the initial application process. For your digital safety, apply only through our legitimate website at onXmaps.com or directly via our LinkedIn page. onX does not sell any Personal Information, but we may transfer employment related records to our service providers or third parties that provide business services to onX or as required by law. For more information, see our Privacy Policy . As part of our interview process, your conversation may be recorded for documentation purposes to allow interviewers to focus fully on the discussion. Recordings are confidential and accessible only to authorized personnel. Please note, onX respects all applicable laws regarding recording consent, and you will have an opportunity to opt-out if preferred.

Requirements

Must-haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
Five (5) or more years of professional software development experience is required, where API development was your professional focus for at least three (3) or more years.
Experience building and debugging distributed, scalable microservices architectures.
You are well-versed in modern API and systems design and development, with a strong computer science foundation.
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Experience working in Go, Elixir or other functional programming languages
Experience with iOS or Android development
You evaluate technologies and solutions based on merit, stability, performance, and the ability to debug, and you write maintainable, well-tested code that's easy for others to understand.
A strong sense of ownership, a desire to mentor and be mentored, and advocacy for the customer and their experience.
A strong curiosity for exploring new technologies, including AI.
A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX's Company Values.
You want to work with other happy, talented engineers.
You write great code and get stuff done.
Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX.
Ability to travel on occasion for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp.
Though not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following:
Experience working with GraphQL.
Experience with Python.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform.
Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform provider such as Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with geospatial databases such as PostGIS.
Experience with CockroachDB distributed database systems.
Experience with event-based workflows.
Experience working with a distributed team.

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Parental Leave