Mechanical Engineer

Behind every inclusive technology feature is a Mechanical Engineer who sweated the edge cases, and Public Policy Institute is hiring more of them. What makes this Public Policy Institute role different is the ownership; the $68,000 - $93,000 and hybrid hours are just the entry fee.

Key Responsibilities

• Tune Initiative caching so Public Policy Institute survives the Oklahoma City launch spike on the same hardware
• Slice the scrappy-but-steady technology monolith into Elasticsearch services Oklahoma City, OK can deploy alone
• Refine and maintain microservices that support Public Policy Institute customers in Oklahoma City, OK
• Read the Git stack traces others skim past, and trace bugs to their root
• Prototype proof-of-concept solutions for emerging technology requirements
• Pair with cross-functional partners to scope and deliver hybrid projects

What You'll Bring

• Solid understanding of technology best practices and industry standards
• Comfort steering technology conversations toward a decision
• The kind of listening that makes the other person feel heard
• Pattern recognition earned across many technology engagements
• Experience at the mid-level inside a hybrid role
• Proven MongoDB results, ideally seasoned in Oklahoma City, OK

Here at Public Policy Institute, we combine solutions-focused engineering with a relentless focus on the customers we serve in Oklahoma City, OK. We keep ego out of code review and let the Rust argument win on its merits.

Here in Oklahoma City, you'll enjoy $68,000 - $93,000, commuter benefits, and a mentor matched to your technology ambitions.

The listing went live again hours ago for the hybrid position.

Candidates who are passionate about technology should apply right away.

• .NET Core
• Git
• Rust
• Webpack
• MongoDB
• Elasticsearch
• GitHub Actions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Initiative

• Burnout prevention resources
• Learning Stipend
• Health coaching
• New hire onboarding stipend
• Paid Time Off
• Free Meals
• Gender-affirming care coverage

This Hybrid role in Oklahoma City, OK closes 2026-12-01.