Senior Backend Engineer – Scalable AI-Driven Systems (Remote)

MAP SSG

United States

Remote

USD 190,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Unlimited PTO
Health benefits
Remote work US/Canada
Pacific time alignment

Job summary

MAP SSG is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer to own backend architecture and product delivery for US and Canada markets. You will build scalable Node.js/TypeScript backends, design distributed systems, and guide AI-driven development while ensuring security and reliability.

The role emphasizes strong fundamentals and independent collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of backend experience at growth-stage companies, expert API design, and a track record

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering with backend ownership.
  • Experience at a growth-stage product company.
  • Strong Node.js and TypeScript and API design experience.
  • Production experience with data-intensive platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Own substantial product initiatives from design to deployment.
  • Build scalable APIs, microservices, and data-intensive backends.
  • Design reliable distributed systems and event-driven services.
  • Translate customer problems into clear specs and plans.
  • Use AI coding agents while ensuring architecture and security.
  • Improve agent workflows with better tooling and feedback.
  • Strengthen testing, CI/CD, observability, and production debugging.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to the technical roadmap.

Skills

Node.js
TypeScript
API design
Microservices
Distributed systems
AI coding agents
Debugging
Independent work
Communication

Tools

Kafka
RabbitMQ
Temporal
DBOS
NestJS
Nx
AWS

Job description

MAP SSG is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer to own backend architecture and product delivery for US and Canada markets. You will build scalable Node.js/TypeScript backends, design distributed systems, and guide AI-driven development while ensuring security and reliability.

The role emphasizes strong fundamentals and independent collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of backend experience at growth-stage companies, expert API design, and a track record

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