Senior Backend Engineer - Node/TypeScript/Rust, AI-Driven

Cashback24x7; Indiana; On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own and deliver backend services in Node.js, TypeScript, and Rust for a high-scale consumer platform used by millions. You will collaborate with platform, UX, product, and analytics teams to ship features quickly, iterate with experimentation, and integrate AI capabilities into production services.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, based in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, or 3+ years with a relevant degree.
• Hands-on backend coding in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Hands-on Rust production experience in performance-critical modules.
• Strong web fundamentals and server-to-server communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of scoped features with cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain services in Node.js, TypeScript, and Rust.
• Build server-to-server integrations and API layers (REST and GraphQL).
• Integrate AI capabilities into product services and use generative AI tools to improve productivity.
• Contribute to solution design, conduct code reviews, and apply best practices for scalable, secure systems.
• Monitor application performance, support defect resolution, and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor peers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Rust

Web fundamentals

GraphQL

REST APIs

High-traffic platforms

Communication skills

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own and deliver backend services in Node.js, TypeScript, and Rust for a high-scale consumer platform used by millions. You will collaborate with platform, UX, product, and analytics teams to ship features quickly, iterate with experimentation, and integrate AI capabilities into production services.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, based in the United States.