Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Public Input develops and supports Software-as-a-Service (Saas) solutions designed for government agencies and their consultant partners to facilitate and manage better communication with the public.

Based in Raleigh, NC, the company was founded with a vision to access and elevate historically underrepresented communities in the municipal and state planning process, while simultaneously streamlining cumbersome administrative work that so often prevents equitable outcomes.

With a shared background in planning consulting, the company’s co-founders believe that technology can play a key role in making government more responsive and representative of communities' broadest needs.

Many engagement solutions only address small parts of the engagement process, offering a piecemeal approach that relies on third-party partnerships to fill in the gaps.

Public Input uses a unified approach, blending traditional and virtual engagement tactics via one integrated platform.

Reliable, equitable, and simple, our easy-to-use user interface gives governments all the tools needed to facilitate successful public engagement.

Public Input is driven by the idea that “life is all about the people you meet and the things you create with them.” We are privileged to work with exceptionally talented colleagues to create a meaningful change for governments and society.

Public Input’s mission is to enable collaborative democracy through technology. This means creating systems that allow governments to build relationships with their community through more reliable communication, lowered barriers to participation, and data analytics to understand what they’re hearing.

That is why we work hard to be the experienced and empathetic innovation partner that state and local governments deserve, while building an exceptional team and company.

The Software Engineer I contributes to the development and delivery of customer-focused solutions while building a strong foundation in software engineering practices. They work collaboratively within a team to develop and maintain low to moderately complex components, applying problem-solving and debugging skills to deliver reliable, maintainable, and efficient solutions. Through guidance from experienced peers, they continue to strengthen their technical capabilities by participating in code reviews, learning established design patterns, and contributing to high-quality engineering outcomes.

In this role, you will begin developing an understanding of the broader product and engineering landscape—learning how design and implementation decisions impact scalability, reliability, maintainability, and the overall customer experience.

Software engineering is changing rapidly with AI, and our team has embraced this technology as a means of improving velocity, increasing test coverage, and establishing more readable, documented code. We expect any candidate to have a solid understanding of AI software engineering tools, and experience applying them as a force multiplier.

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while learning and applying engineering standards, tooling, and development best practices. Contribute to building scalable, secure, and reliable solutions by following established design patterns, coding conventions, and source control practices. Participate in code reviews to incorporate constructive feedback and continuously improve code quality, diagnosability, reliability, and maintainability. Additionally, identify opportunities to improve existing code, enhance operational consistency, and expand technical knowledge that supports long-term product quality and performance.

Develop low to moderately complex features and components with guidance from experienced peers while building strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Collaborate with team members to break down tasks into manageable solutions and deliver reliable functionality that meets quality expectations. Contribute to a culture of learning by sharing knowledge, developing documentation or learning…