Backend Typescript Software Engineer (Contract)

Scoutnow; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech startup is seeking a passionate developer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on building backend APIs using TypeScript and NodeJS, contributing to exciting projects that enhance productivity and hiring processes. The company values strong communication and a curiosity for learning, making it an ideal environment for those eager to tackle challenges and grow their skills. With a flexible remote work setup and a competitive compensation package, this opportunity is perfect for tech enthusiasts looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in TypeScript-focused development.
• Strong technical and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Build early-stage, API products using a TypeScript tech stack.

Skills

TypeScript

NodeJS

ReactJS

Machine Learning

Communication Skills

Education

Technical Program (CS, Engineering, Math)

Job description

Our company

Scout AI is an early-stage tech startup company working at the intersection of hiring, upskilling, and productivity. Our mission is to maximize human potential by helping companies get more work done, and by helping engineers connect with meaningful job opportunities.

We are a small and mighty team led by Christian Arredondo and Daniel Hernandez based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Texas. We have several paying customers and recently raised our round of pre-seed funding from world class investors at Neo, where we participated in their 2024 accelerator program.

We have several projects with partner startup companies that are focused on TypeScript (NodeJS, ReactJS) and applied AI (e.g. agents and chatbots).

About the role

We have several projects with partner startup companies that are focused on building backend APIs for early products using TypeScript/NodeJS.

Responsibilities

• Build early-stage, API products using a TypeScript tech stack

Traits

• You are a strong communicator and enjoy collaborating with technical and non-technical team members
• You are inherently curious and enjoy learning new technologies and skills
• You enjoy tackling problems and challenges head-on, even if it’s outside your comfort zone
• You take full ownership of your tasks and strive to deliver your best work every day

Qualifications

• Typescript-focused development experience
• Excellent technical and programming skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Preferred: Experience building ML / AI apps
• Preferred: Completed a technical program (CS, engineering, math, etc)
• You must have authorization to work in the country in which you intend to live (we cannot sponsor visas at this time)

Location

• Remote: Global (prefer US / LATAM)

Compensation

• This position is Full-time and includes compensation ranging between $30-$120/hr depending on experience and location.