Senior Backend Engineer: AI-Driven APIs & Scalable Systems

Motion (Creative Analytics); United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Health benefits from day one

20 days of PTO

$1,500 work-from-home stipend

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Motion (Creative Analytics) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to focus on full-stack development, particularly in backend solutions. This role requires at least 6 years of experience in large-scale software applications and proficiency with React, Node.js, and TypeScript. The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits from day one, and remote work flexibility. Join a low-ego, high-performing team recognized in the industry and contribute to meaningful product impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale software applications.
• Proficiency with React, Node.js, and TypeScript; experience with similar technologies is acceptable.
• Solid experience with asynchronous message queue systems.
• Experience with MongoDB or other document-based databases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to thrive in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and implement resilient, performant backend solutions.
• Work closely with fellow engineers to deliver complex backend features.
• Maintain and enhance existing integrations, ensure systems scale.
• Identify and resolve errors and performance issues.
• Drive engineering advancements.

Skills

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Asynchronous message queue systems

MongoDB

AI application in software workflows

Data modeling and ETL concepts

Strong ownership mindset

Job description

Motion (Creative Analytics) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to focus on full-stack development, particularly in backend solutions. This role requires at least 6 years of experience in large-scale software applications and proficiency with React, Node.js, and TypeScript. The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits from day one, and remote work flexibility. Join a low-ego, high-performing team recognized in the industry and contribute to meaningful product impact.