Junior to Mid-level Software Engineer

ABOUT HUGO

Hugo is a Future-of-Work company. We build and manage remote teams in West Africa for some of the worlds largest technology and media companies. We specialize in end-to-end machine learning data annotation and customer support solutions that ultimately yield more inclusive outcomes for our clients and their customers.

As a company were obsessed with excellence. We ask smart questions to build a thorough understanding of our customers needs; then pour ourselves into delivering not just great work but also a perfect user experience so that we stand out in what is a very crowded market.

The only commitment greater than the one we have to our customers is the one we have to our people. We are dedicated to carving out a place in the digital economy for young Africans so we work tirelessly to equip them with the skills needed to build meaningful careers.

As a culture were Silicon Valley meets ECOWAS. Were youthful sharp dynamic and fresh. Were Lagos and Dakar in English et en Français and were on a mission to win for our communities and our clients!

Role Overview

The Software Engineer will operate in a technical support capacity on one of our project. Given the technical complexity you will need to combine strong engineering capabilities with troubleshooting and structured execution and communication.

Role Requirement

• Solid TypeScript and React fundamentals/experience

• Understanding of backend systems servers API endpoints and auth

• Ability to diagnose and fix bugs in user-built apps frontend and backend

• For platform-level bugs: ability to identify issues and propose fixes with some fixes being self-contained enough to implement directly; others escalated to a senior engineer

• Cross-functional mindset

• Fast expected to handle high ticket volume and ramp quickly

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Hugo offers a hybrid work environment that balances employee flexibility with a collegial fun office culture. We pride ourselves on offering a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals can make a measurable impact and accelerate their careers. Our compensation and benefits are highly competitive.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Diversity equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Promoting and where possible improving diversity equity and inclusion are a value-based and commercial necessity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race sex gender identity sexual orientation neurodiversity disability or any other legally protected status