Product Engineer (Backend)

Granola; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology startup in London is looking for a Product Engineer focused on the backend. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js and will be responsible for evolving and scaling backend infrastructure. This role requires hands-on experience with cloud services and a solid understanding of relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL. The company offers relocation assistance and values a collaborative, startup-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in tech and product-driven environments.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures.
• Solid understanding of security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the evolution and scaling of the backend infrastructure.
• Design and implement performant APIs and services.
• Build infrastructure to support cutting-edge AI capabilities.
• Optimise database performance and query efficiency.
• Continuously improve reliability and observability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous product innovation.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Cloud infrastructure

Infrastructure as code

PostgreSQL

Serverless architectures

Security best practices

Performance optimisation

Job description

Hey! We're team Granola 👋

If you haven't already, you should check out what we're building, and why you should work here.

We’re looking for an Product Engineer focussed on the Backend to help us scale our systems to unlock Granola for the next 100x users.

In this role, you will deep dive into scaling challenges, build secure and reliable infrastructure, and develop robust backend solutions that power exciting new features.

In this role, you will:

• Own the evolution and scaling of our backend infrastructure
• Design and implement performant APIs and services
• Build infrastructure to support cutting‑edge AI capabilities
• Optimise database performance and query efficiency
• Continuously improve reliability and observability through enhanced monitoring and alerting
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure our infrastructure supports continuous product innovation

Your background looks something like:

• Engineering experience in tech and product-driven environments
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
• Hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code (we build on AWS using Terraform)
• Deep knowledge of relational databases (we use PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with serverless architectures (we love lambdas!)
• Solid understanding of security best practices and performance optimisation

As a person, you…

• Are first and foremost abuilder
• Are excited towork in-personfrom our office in London (most of the time)
• Love working in a startup environment(you either have experience working in a startup or are really drawn to the zero-to-one phase)
• Value working with people who arekind,ambitious, andpragmatic
• Have an interest in infrastructure for AI/ML (direct experience is a bonus, but not required)
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and shifting priorities

About the opportunity

We are living in the most exciting time for tool builders since Engelbart's demo in 1968. We want to assemble the best crew to build this future together, here in London. Our compensation philosophy is to pay slightly above market on salary and above market on equity.

We do our best work in person, and so our team spends time together five days per week in our new, bright, and spacious office at Old Street. We are happy to offer relocation assistance to candidates who’ll be moving to London to join us.

Lastly, we think amazing talent comes from all kinds of life journeys and experiences. If what is written above speaks to you, whether you look like a fit on paper or not, please reach out.