Employment Agreement for Software Engineer

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Parties and Effective Date

This Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of by and between:

Position and Duties

Employer hereby employs Employee in the capacity of Software Engineer. Employee will report to in the department and will perform duties customary to the role and such other duties as Employer reasonably assigns.

Compensation and Benefits

Employer shall pay Employee a salary at the annual rate of $ payable in accordance with Employer's regular payroll practices. Employee will be eligible for benefits, bonuses, and equity grants subject to the terms of Employer plans and any applicable award agreements.

Full-time    Part-time    Contractor

Confidentiality; Proprietary Rights

Employee acknowledges that, as a result of employment, Employee will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Employee agrees to hold in strict confidence all trade secrets and confidential information of Employer and assigns to Employer all right, title and interest in inventions, designs, improvements and works of authorship made or conceived by Employee during employment that relate to Employer's business or are developed using Employer resources. Employee agrees to execute assignments and other instruments reasonably necessary to effectuate such assignment.

Non-Solicitation and Restrictive Covenants

For a period of twelve (12) months following termination of employment for any reason, Employee shall not solicit Employer's employees for employment or solicit Employer's customers with whom Employee had material contact on behalf of Employer. Employee acknowledges that these restrictions are reasonable and necessary to protect Employer's legitimate business interests.

Termination

Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided in a separate written agreement signed by Employer's authorized representative. Upon termination, Employee will return all Employer property and confidential information.

Background Check and Authorizations

Employee authorizes Employer to obtain employment, education, criminal record, credit (where job-related and permitted by law) and reference checks from prior employers and other third parties. Employee further certifies that information provided to Employer, including in the Personal Information and Employment History sections below, is true and complete. Employee authorizes prior employers to provide employment information to Employer.

I consent to background checks and contact with prior employers and references.

Employment History

Dates of Employment: From to

Dates of Employment: From to

Education

References

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Employee's employment is at-will. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided in a written agreement signed by Employer's authorized representative.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employer will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Indemnification; Limitation of Liability

Employer shall indemnify Employee for claims arising from Employee's good faith performance of duties. Except to the extent prohibited by law, Employer's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed twelve (12) months of Employee's base salary.

Governing Law; Notices

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state specified by Employer at the time of execution. Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as either party designates in writing.

Entire Agreement; Amendment

This Agreement, together with any award agreements, benefit plan documents and written policies expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties.

Acknowledgments and Certifications

Employee certifies that all information provided to Employer, including this Agreement and any application or resume, is true, correct and complete. Employee understands that false statements or omissions may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Authorization to Contact and Background Check Consent

Employee expressly authorizes Employer and its agents to contact current and former employers, educational institutions, references and other listed parties to verify information and to obtain background information. Employee releases all such parties from liability for providing information regarding Employee.

I authorize Employer to contact prior employers and educational institutions for the purpose of verification and background investigation.

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