Senior Backend Engineer

Popl Co; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Meaningful equity

Full insurance & benefits

Unlimited PTO

Wellness credit $150/mo

Daily learning

Job summary

Popl is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, implement, and scale the systems behind our AI-native event platform. You will own backend services, APIs, and infrastructure reliability, security, and performance, writing high-quality code and collaborating with fellow engineers.

The role emphasizes shipping robust backend solutions, monitoring, and participating in daily standups, with a fully remote team, competitive salary, meaningful equity, insurance, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend experience required.
• Experience building scaled software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Write and push code for the Popl Backend.
• Work with other engineers on using APIs, documentation and tests.
• Monitor logs and resolve any issues quickly.
• Collaborate with the team regarding infrastructure decisions.
• Attend daily stand ups with the engineering team.
• Learn a lot and grow with us.

Skills

Backend experience

Detail oriented

Scaled systems

Communication skills

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Google Cloud

SQL

RESTful APIs

Job description

Who We Are

Popl is defining a new category we call In-Person Go-To-Market.

We help revenue teams turn real-world interactions — trade shows, conferences, field events, and meetings — into measurable pipeline and revenue. Our AI-native platform powers event lead capture, enrichment, and real-time CRM sync, transforming every badge scan into a high-quality, actionable lead.

In a world where digital channels are saturated, we’re building the infrastructure that makes in-person GTM measurable, scalable, and revenue-driving. Our mission is simple: help companies around the world turn in-person events into a measurable & scalable growth channel.

About the Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Popl, you will help build and scale the systems that power our platform. You’ll write high-quality backend code, support APIs, and ensure our infrastructure is reliable, secure, and performant.

You’ll take ownership of backend services, proactively identifying issues and opportunities for improvement while collaborating closely with other engineers. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys building scalable systems and growing alongside a fast-moving team.

What You’ll Do

• Write and push code for the Popl Backend

• Work with other engineers on using APIs, documentation and tests

• Monitor logs and resolve any issues quickly

• Collaborate with the team regarding infrastructure decisions

• Attend daily stand ups with the engineering team (We promise we are fun :))

• Learn a lot and grow with us

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of Backend Experience

• Stack: Node.js, Typescript, AWS / Google Cloud, SQL & Restful APIs

• High attention to detail

• Experience building scaled software systems

• Being detail oriented is a must, include “detail oriented” in your application

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Haves

• Truly enjoys writing high quality, bug free code

• Loves meeting new people

• Familiarity with conferences

Why join us?

• Be part of a rocket-ship startup redefining how professionals connect and grow.

• Work closely with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams to shape our financial strategy.

• Make a measurable impact in a role critical to our long-term success.

• Fully remote

• Competitive salary

• Meaningful equity

• Full insurance & benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• $150 monthly wellness credit

• Constant daily learning

Popl is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.