Senior Backend Engineer — Real-Time Ad Tech & Infra

Falcon Labs; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and meaningful equity

Learning budget for conferences and courses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A technology company in the Bay Area is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build ad-serving infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Node.js or TypeScript, and strong knowledge in PostgreSQL and AWS. This hybrid role offers significant ownership over complex systems while directly influencing revenue. Join a small team that values adaptability and an AI-forward approach in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience, preferably Node.js or TypeScript.
• Strong PostgreSQL knowledge, including query optimization, indexing, and migrations.
• Production experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS.
• API design experience including REST, webhooks, and third-party integrations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement ad-serving infrastructure for real-time bidding.
• Build revenue tracking and analytics systems.
• Manage database migrations and optimize query performance.
• Implement A/B testing infrastructure for ad placement optimization.

Skills

Backend development experience (Node.js or TypeScript)

PostgreSQL optimization

Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS)

API design (REST, webhooks)

Ownership mindset

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS ECS

Docker

Job description

A technology company in the Bay Area is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build ad-serving infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Node.js or TypeScript, and strong knowledge in PostgreSQL and AWS. This hybrid role offers significant ownership over complex systems while directly influencing revenue. Join a small team that values adaptability and an AI-forward approach in a dynamic environment.