AI-First Backend Engineer - Remote

Letsmake; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Make is an AI-first design and engineering agency seeking a Backend Engineer to build scalable services in TypeScript and Node.js. The role is remote (work from anywhere) with a focus on AI-powered development and high-quality code.

You’ll join a distributed team that values autonomy, accountability, and proactive communication. We expect 5+ years in backend, hands-on experience with large-scale systems, and comfort delivering in an asynchronous environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend experience.
• Experience building large-scale systems from scratch.
• Excellent communication in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of AI-first engineers.
• Build and maintain backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Integrate backend functionality with third-party APIs and data services.
• Write clean, readable, and well-tested code.
• Use AI tools daily to streamline development while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with engineers in a remote-first setup, communicating progress and risks.
• Proactively identify issues and own solutions.

Skills

AI-first mindset

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Backend development

TypeScript

Node.js

Large-scale systems

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

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Job description

Make is an AI-first design and engineering agency seeking a Backend Engineer to build scalable services in TypeScript and Node.js. The role is remote (work from anywhere) with a focus on AI-powered development and high-quality code.

You’ll join a distributed team that values autonomy, accountability, and proactive communication. We expect 5+ years in backend, hands-on experience with large-scale systems, and comfort delivering in an asynchronous environment.