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Building is fun.  Working at an organization that stands the test of time is rewarding. And playing a critical role growing a company that serves as the backbone of American democracy will be your legacy.    

This is what we believe at State Affairs.

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Tens of millions of companies do business in America each year.  Historically, if you made a product or service that people loved and managed your expenses the outcome would be a successful business.  

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Today, understanding policy is critical to building a successful business (just look at the stock market swings - all related to policy, not financial performance).  

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State Affairs is the nation’s leading policy intelligence platform.  We provide first-party, trusted, nonpartisan, on-the-ground news  alongside an array of state government data.  Our platform overlays tools on top to help business leaders, policy professionals, and citizens make sense of what’s happening in their state government.

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The opportunity is massive.  States spend an aggregate $2.2T each year, yet there are only 850 full-time statehouse reporters helping businesses and citizens understand the “why” and “how”.

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Building an AI native engineering team is mission critical for State Affairs as it enables our customers to make sense of the hundreds of billions of data points that happen each year in US states.  Your work will help our thousands of customers navigate each states’ policy framework.  The delightful byproduct is being a key driver in rebuilding state-level journalism throughout the country creating stronger visibility into the governance of each state - a natural right we have as American citizens.    

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This isn’t your typical engineering job – we don’t build clunky enterprise software or upkeep antiquated server systems. Instead, our engineers are working on cutting-edge technologies fulfilled knowing what they do matters.

 

Being a software engineer at State Affairs isn’t for everyone. If you prefer coding at home in your pajamas then stop reading now.  We don’t want you.  We want patriots.  We want people with an intensity and desire to win.  We want engineers building products users love that will strengthen American supremacy in the process.      

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We’re rapidly scaling engineering with our Series B in hand. We pay up for top talent across cash and equity.  Positions are open in our Washington, DC offices.  

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If you’re interested, apply.  You’ll have an initial meeting followed by 3 assessments with engineering leaders and our founders.  

, then there are other roles out there for you. However, if you’re an engineer who likes to do real work, desires to help enable our democratic society to thrive, is intellectually curious, enjoys collaborating on a team with talented engineers who will push you to be your very best – then come join us in meaningful work!

 

In summer 2025, we are expanding our founding engineering team. Now is the time for you to join a rapidly growing, well-funded, Series B technology company that has substantial product-market fit and will make an impactful contribution to society. Our early-stage engineers will undoubtedly have the professional experience of a lifetime! We offer premium compensation packages which include comprehensive benefits and substantive equity positions.

 

We are hiring engineers in our San Francisco hub and are incredibly selective of who we bring onboard. After an initial meeting, you’ll typically go through three interviews/assessments to offer you an opportunity to show us your skills. You’ll also meet with our engineering and company leaders where we’ll welcome your questions and hear your ideas.

Democracy needs your participation. If you’re motivated by this unique opportunity to participate, check out the below opportunities and apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

Have you ever taken a close look at the stars on the United States flag and really thought about their significance? Each star represents a state with its own unique history, distinct culture, and special contribution to our nation. Within these states, citizens collaborate to strengthen their communities. They erect infrastructure, provide education, deliver social services, foster the environment, and create economic development. For these US states to prosper, citizens and their elected leaders need access to accurate information and deep insights in order to navigate the complex process of crafting and implementing policy. 

Democracy thrives only with active citizen participation and engagement with leaders. Through the application of new technologies, we can now help enable this democratic process in our states to be more effective. That’s why we are excited to build State Affairs.

State Affairs is the nation’s leading media technology platform that serves to help policymakers and citizens better participate in their democracy. We inform and empower our audience through nonpartisan journalism and profound insights delivered with innovative AI technologies.

 

At the very core of our organization is our technical teams. With every line of written code deployed, our engineers are helping to strengthen democracy and ensure its survival for generations to come. Their work contribution to society is profound. These teams are building capabilities that help policymakers decide on investments in schools for our children and housing for those in need. This is not your typical engineering job – we don’t build clunky enterprise software or upkeep antiquated server systems. Instead, our engineers are working on the most cutting-edge technologies and fulfilled in knowing what they do really matters.

 

Being a software engineer at State Affairs isn’t for everyone. If you prefer coding a few hours every day at home in your pajamas, then there are other roles out there for you. However, if you’re an engineer who likes to do real work, desires to help enable our democratic society to thrive, is intellectually curious, enjoys collaborating on a team with talented engineers who will push you to be your very best – then come join us in meaningful work!

 

In summer 2025, we are expanding our founding engineering team. Now is the time for you to join a rapidly growing, well-funded, Series B technology company that has substantial product-market fit and will make an impactful contribution to society. Our early-stage engineers will undoubtedly have the professional experience of a lifetime! We offer premium compensation packages which include comprehensive benefits and substantive equity positions.

 

We are hiring engineers in our San Francisco hub and are incredibly selective of who we bring onboard. After an initial meeting, you’ll typically go through three interviews/assessments to offer you an opportunity to show us your skills. You’ll also meet with our engineering and company leaders where we’ll welcome your questions and hear your ideas.

 

Democracy needs your participation. If you’re motivated by this unique opportunity to participate, check out the below opportunities and apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

 

Full Stack Software Engineers

  • Ability to program proficiently in React.js
  • Ability to design and implement data models
  • Ability to integrate various APIs with relational databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and Cloud Formation
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Software Engineers, Mobile Development

  • Ability to develop in JavaScript/TypeScript, Reactive Native and mobile development frameworks  
  • Ability to use mobile app architecture patterns such as MVVM, MVC, or Clean Architecture
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and integration
  • Knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux or MobX

Front End Software Engineers

  • Ability to use HTML to create responsive and dynamic user interfaces
  • Ability to develop web applications using React or Angular
  • Demonstrated skills in version control systems (GIT)
  • Demonstrated skills in web performance optimization
  • Knowledge of UX principles and the ability to translate design concepts into functional, user-friendly interfaces

Back End Software Engineers

  • Ability to program in Python
  • Ability to design and implement RESTful API’s to connect front-end interfaces with back end services.
  • Knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and Cloud Formation
  • Knowledge of database technologies like SQL, NoSQL, and MongoDB

Machine Learning Engineers

  • Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, such as AWS, for machine learning based application development
  • Ability to pre-train and fine tune large language models including recent generative set models
  • Knowledge of various AI/ML concepts such as computer vision, image processing, statistical modeling/inference, data mining, natural language processing (NLP), graph/geometric deep learning, large language models (LLM), and generative AI

Data Engineers

  • Ability to work with SQL/Relational databases
  • Ability to program in R, Python, Java, Scala or PHP
  • Ability to develop data pipelines using Spark and Hive
  • Knowledge of leveraging cloud-based infrastructure, such as AWS, for data and machine learning based application development
  • Knowledge of technical and functional designs for relational and MPP databases
  • Knowledge of Unix and Unix-like systems, GIT, and review board

Security Engineers

  • Ability to work with DAST, SAST, and SCA tools
  • Ability to conduct CVE filing and management
  • Knowledge of bug bounty programs and penetration testing methodologies
  • Experience with multiple languages, such as Java, React, Node.js or Python to perform secure code reviews.
  • Experience with cloud security and cloud-based applications

QA Engineers

  • Ability to develop with JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages
  • Ability to work with web applications deployments and cloud deployments
  • Ability in implementing CI/CD and Jenkins pipelines
  • Knowledge of common machine learning techniques, Python programing, and quality assurance methodologies
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