Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Motion (Creative Analytics); Deutschland; Remote; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation with equity

Health benefits from day one

20 days of PTO

$1,500 work-from-home stipend

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Motion (Creative Analytics) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to focus on full-stack development, primarily backend solutions. You will design and maintain high-quality APIs and backend services, collaborating with fellow engineers to enhance existing integrations and resolve performance issues. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience, proficiency in React, Node.js, TypeScript, strong communication skills, and a background in software development. Competitive benefits include remote flexibility and health stipends.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale software applications.
• Strong interest in applying AI to software workflows.
• Experience with document-based databases.

Aufgaben

• Scope, design, and implement resilient backend solutions.
• Deliver complex backend features and integrations.
• Identify and resolve errors and performance issues.

Kenntnisse

React

Node.js

TypeScript

asynchronous message queue systems

MongoDB

data modeling

ETL concepts

communication skills

Ausbildung

Self-taught/Bootcamp/Degree

Jobbeschreibung

About Motion

Motion builds the command center for creative strategists—an AI‑native platform that bridges performance marketers and creative teams. The platform allows users to uncover what’s working, what’s not, and ship more winning ads across major advertising networks.

About the Senior Software Engineer Role

As a Senior Software Engineer you will focus on full‑stack development, with an emphasis on backend. You will design, implement, and maintain high‑quality APIs and services.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and implement resilient, performant backend solutions.
• Work closely with fellow engineers to deliver complex backend features and integrations.
• Maintain and enhance existing integrations, anticipate future product solutions, and ensure systems scale with Motion’s growth.
• Identify and resolve errors, performance issues, and improve developer experience.
• Drive engineering advancements.

Sample Projects

• Improve how customers understand and act on creative performance data across the tech stack.
• Build a unified API for insights data that can be consumed by other teams.
• Store insights and metrics from data providers at scale.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building and maintaining large‑scale software applications.
• Proficiency with React, Node.js, and TypeScript; experience with similar technologies is also acceptable.
• Strong interest in applying AI to software workflows and staying current with AI advances.
• Solid experience with asynchronous message queue systems.
• Experience with MongoDB or other document‑based databases.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL concepts, and simplifying data architecture.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex technical issues into clear business impacts.
• Any background—self‑taught, bootcamp, degree, founder—matters as long as skills align.
• Strong sense of ownership, pragmatic mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast‑moving startup environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity for all employees.
• Health benefits from day one and a monthly health & lifestyle stipend.
• 20 days of PTO and a $1,500 work‑from‑home stipend.
• Remote‑first workplace with hybrid flexibility and optional office spaces in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Porto.
• Growth opportunities and early‑team impact on product and company direction.
• Low‑ego, high‑performing team recognized in industry rankings.

Location

Motion is a fully remote company with team members across Canada and the U.S. We are looking for someone in or around Toronto, Montreal, or Porto to work with overlapping Eastern Time working hours.

Motion uses artificial intelligence to support administrative and efficiency‑focused aspects of our recruitment process. All interviews and hiring decisions are made by human members of the Motion team.