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11 Software Engineering Jobs at Purpose-Driven Companies Hiring Now

Written by Hannah Slover | 12/1/25 5:15 PM

Tech job searching has been a rollercoaster lately, but there are teams out there still growing, still shipping, and still putting purpose at the center of their work. From accelerating renewable energy adoption to reimagining home insurance, making Bitcoin more accessible, and expanding virtual care, these companies are looking for engineers who want their code to actually mean something.

If you’re a software engineer or engineering leader who cares about impact and interesting problems, these roles are a strong place to start.

 

Open Software Engineering Roles at Purpose-Driven Companies

Software Engineer at GreenLancer

Location: Detroit, MI

GreenLancer is a Detroit-based renewable energy tech company helping solar, telecom, and EV charging contractors get high-quality design and engineering work done at scale. Through its online marketplace and project management platform, GreenLancer makes it easier for thousands of contractors to standardize and speed up permitting, design, and engineering, ultimately removing friction from clean energy projects.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll help build and improve the internal platforms that power those projects — from streamlining batch project management to supporting in-app communication and workflows for contractors. It’s a great fit if you like working closely with a small, agile team that’s obsessed with both user experience and sustainability.

 

Full-Stack Developer at ComboCurve

Location: Remote

Headquartered in Houston, ComboCurve is a fast-growing energy platform used by operators, engineers, and finance teams to value assets, plan for net-zero, and de-risk decisions. Their cloud-based collaboration platform brings complex production data, forecasting, and asset economics into one place so teams can move faster with more confidence.

The Full-Stack Developer will work across the stack to design and ship core application features. You’ll build type-safe APIs with Node.js and tRPC, craft data-heavy user interfaces with React and MUI, and work directly with large, specialized datasets from the energy world. If you’re a TypeScript-forward engineer who loves complex data modeling and wants to help modernize an entire industry, this one’s for you.

 

Staff ML Engineer (Learned Behaviors) at Torc Robotics

Location: Blacksburg, VA (Hybrid/Remote options)

Torc Robotics is building autonomous driving solutions for the trucking and freight industry, in partnership with Daimler, the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. Their mission is to make freight transport safer and more efficient through self-driving truck technology, combining real-world testing with advanced simulation and tooling. They recently opened a regional office in Ann Arbor

As a Staff ML Engineer focused on “learned behaviors,” you’ll work on the models and systems that help autonomous trucks safely handle complex, dynamic scenarios on the road. Expect to push on large-scale ML, perception, and behavior modeling problems, while partnering closely with robotics, simulation, and safety teams. It’s a deeply technical role with clear real-world impact on road safety and the future of logistics.

 

Senior Software Engineer (React Focus) at River Financial

Location: Remote

River Financial is a Bitcoin-only financial services company building what they envision as the world’s most trusted Bitcoin institution. With offices in San Francisco, New York, and Columbus, and a remote-friendly culture, River is focused on helping individuals and businesses buy, hold, and use Bitcoin with transparency, strong security practices, and publicly shared financials and proof of reserves.

In this Senior Software Engineer role, you’ll work across the web stack with a focus on React, building features that Bitcoin clients use every day. You’ll help architect and maintain production systems at scale, contribute to a React + Elixir + Postgres stack, and shape engineering practices as the company grows. If you care about financial sovereignty, performance, and clean front-end experiences, this is a compelling role.

 

Senior AI Engineer at CHAMP

Location: Cleveland, OH

CHAMP is a Cleveland-based tech company modernizing the way vehicle titles are managed across the U.S. Their patented platform helps states, lenders, and other players in the auto title ecosystem move away from legacy, paper-heavy workflows toward digitized, secure, and efficient title management.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you’ll work on bringing AI and machine learning into that title infrastructure — from document understanding and automation to smarter workflows that cut time and cost for all parties involved. You’ll partner closely with product and engineering to prototype and produce models that make a traditionally slow, manual process much faster and more accurate.

 

 

 

Data & AI Integration Developer at Hive + Co

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Hive + Co (formerly Level) is an HR and recruiting company focused on building thriving workforces and better talent connections. They partner with employers to optimize hiring, workforce development, and candidate experience, with a strong emphasis on long-term, people-first matches rather than one-off placements.

This Data & AI Integration Developer role sits right at the intersection of database administration, full-stack development, and applied AI. You’ll manage SQL Server environments, build and monitor cloud data pipelines into Azure and GCP, and integrate that data with AI and ML services like Azure AI and Vertex AI. If you’re equally excited about performance tuning, prompt engineering, and building robust data infrastructure for real business workflows, this hybrid role has it all.

 

Engineering Manager at Kin Insurance

Location: Remote

Kin Insurance is a fully licensed, direct-to-consumer home insurer built for a world of climate risk and rising costs. By using rich property data and a fully digital experience, Kin aims to make home insurance more transparent, customizable, and accessible, especially in markets where traditional insurers are pulling back. They’ve been recognized by Built In, Forbes, and Inc. for both growth and culture.

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a full-stack engineering team responsible for critical parts of Kin’s platform. You’ll act as a player-coach: contributing code, guiding architecture (including decomposing monoliths into services), and mentoring engineers while partnering with product on roadmap and delivery. This is a strong match if you love distributed systems, API-first design, and leading teams in a high-ownership, fully remote environment.

 

Senior Software Engineer at Pocketnest

Location: Detroit, MI

Pocketnest is a Detroit-based fintech startup on a mission to bring financial wellness to the masses, not just seasoned “finance nerds.” Their white-labeled platform and mobile app help Millennials and Gen-Xers work through all key areas of financial wellness, while giving financial institutions and employers a better way to engage younger audiences. Pocketnest has been recognized multiple times by Purpose Jobs for its culture, benefits, and startup momentum.

In this Senior Software Engineer role, you’ll join a small, high-energy team building and scaling the core product. Expect to work across the stack to ship new features, improve performance, and help translate behavioral science into delightful product experiences. If you want to flex startup muscles, own big pieces of the codebase, and help more people get access to real financial coaching, this could be your next move.

 

Senior Software Engineer at Envestnet

Location: United States

Envestnet is a large-scale wealth tech company serving over 100,000 advisors, many of the largest U.S. banks and wealth management firms, and hundreds of RIAs. Their platform and data products power modern financial advice, giving advisors better tools, insights, and workflows to improve outcomes for their clients.

The Senior Software Engineer role is focused on building secure, scalable software that underpins Envestnet’s wealth management ecosystem. You’ll contribute to backend services and cloud-native components, collaborate with distributed product and data teams, and help modernize a mature platform while keeping reliability and performance front and center. It’s a good fit if you like high-impact engineering in a complex, regulated space.

 

Lead Software Engineer at OCLC

Location: Dublin, OH (Hybrid)

OCLC is a global library cooperative that builds technology, research, and community programs to help libraries make knowledge more accessible worldwide. Their systems and data power discovery, cataloging, and access for thousands of libraries, preserving and sharing cultural and scholarly materials for current and future generations.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll provide hands-on technical leadership on core platforms like WorldCat’s data services and access layers. You’ll design and build scalable services (often with Python, Postgres, and modern cloud infrastructure), guide engineering practices, and mentor other developers as you work on complex, global data problems. If you care deeply about open knowledge and want your code to support libraries everywhere, this role is a rare blend of mission and technical challenge.

 

Fullstack Software Engineer at OpenLoop

Location: Nashville, TN

OpenLoop is a health tech company providing full-stack, white-labeled clinical support for companies delivering virtual care in all 50 states. From technology infrastructure to clinician staffing and operational support, OpenLoop helps digital health companies launch and scale virtual care services faster and more compliantly, all with the vision of “bringing healing anywhere.”

In the Fullstack Software Engineer role, you’ll work on products that clinicians and patients rely on every day — building front-end experiences and backend services that power scheduling, telehealth workflows, integrations, and more. You’ll collaborate with a fast-moving, mission-driven team focused on improving access to care while maintaining high standards around quality and reliability. If you’re excited about healthcare, remote-friendly work, and shipping features that directly touch patient care, this is a strong opportunity.