Backend Engineer, AI-Driven Social Audio (Remote)

Clubhouse; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clubhouse is hiring a mid-level Backend Engineer (IC3) for the Engagement squad. You will work on live audio rooms, reactions, and replays, shipping features used by millions. This fully remote role welcomes candidates across the United States and offers substantial ownership in a small, high-impact team.

You will collaborate with iOS/Android engineers, product, design, and data science. Expect fast iteration, data-driven results, and opportunities to shape the core product experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend experience in Python or similar language.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• Ability to ship features end-to-end with limited guidance.
• Comfort working in a cross-functional, fast-paced remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, instrument, and ship backend features for live rooms, clips, and replays.
• Evolve backend systems balancing speed and code health at scale.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, designers, and data scientists to deliver high-impact features.
• Advocate for simple, maintainable solutions with measurable outcomes.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Tools

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Job description

Clubhouse is hiring a mid-level Backend Engineer (IC3) for the Engagement squad. You will work on live audio rooms, reactions, and replays, shipping features used by millions. This fully remote role welcomes candidates across the United States and offers substantial ownership in a small, high-impact team.

You will collaborate with iOS/Android engineers, product, design, and data science. Expect fast iteration, data-driven results, and opportunities to shape the core product experience.