PMC: Full Stack Engineer

Role

PMC seeks an early-career Full Stack Engineer to work on WordPress and Laravel production systems, contribute frontend features, and implement AI-powered components under the guidance of senior engineers. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and incremental ownership while maintaining high-quality, reliable websites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress plugins and Laravel applications using established patterns and best practices.
• Build and enhance frontend features using TypeScript, React, and NextJS with attention to responsiveness, performance, and accessibility.
• Implement AI-powered features and integrations (editorial tools, automation) as defined by product teams.
• Work with APIs connecting WordPress, Laravel, and external services.
• Participate in CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Jenkins and use Docker-based development environments.
• Assist with deployments to AWS-hosted infrastructure and follow documented observability and infrastructure processes.
• Write tests, documentation, and pull requests; participate in code reviews and troubleshooting with mentorship.
• Join team on-call rotations after onboarding with backup support from senior engineers.

Requirements

• Experience with PHP and familiarity with WordPress or Laravel (professional, academic, or personal projects).
• Basic experience with JavaScript and modern frontend development; TypeScript or React experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (coding assistants, AI-powered IDEs, or automated refactoring tools) as part of a regular workflow.
• Understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, TLS, REST APIs) and relational databases.
• Awareness of accessibility and SEO best practices.
• Good communication skills, ability to take feedback, ask questions, and work collaboratively.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to TypeScript, NextJS, or modern React patterns.
• Experience with Docker or cloud platforms (AWS or similar).
• Familiarity with automated testing or CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with secure development practices and common web vulnerabilities.

Growth & Career Path

• Start with well-scoped tasks and bug fixes with clear guidance, then take ownership of small features and components over time.
• Learn how PMC uses AI tools to improve development speed and quality and increase independence in line with the engineering career ladder.

Location & Schedule

• Office-first: onsite 4 days per week, 1 day remote. This is not a remote-only role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical wage range: $120,000 - $135,000 (actual salary may vary based on skills and experience).
• PMC-paid healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions for medical, dental, and vision for employee and family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, company discounts (pet, home & auto insurance, mortgage discounts), and a Flexible Vacation Policy (being launched).