Overview
At Linkby, we believe great storytelling deserves to meet great audiences. We power a performance-based press release platform that helps D2C brands land editorial placements on premium publishers, but only pay for real clicks. We exist to amplify authentic voices and drive measurable impact in digital media.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-quality, scalable and resilient web applications.
- Ship features end-to-end in partnership with product managers and designers: design APIs, optimize queries, polish UI and own the outcomes.
- Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on AWS, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
- Contribute to and influence architecture decisions that will shape how we scale the marketplace over the next 12–24 months.
- Build AI-powered platform capabilities - semantic matching between brands and publishers, in-app agents, campaign performance prediction, etc.
- Keep the platform fast, reliable, and secure under load; proactively address bottlenecks and production issues.
- Implement security best practices (e.g. OWASP guidelines) and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA) across all development stages, including secure coding, data encryption, and access control.
- Drive continuous improvement through code reviews, agentic workflows, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
- Mentor teammates through code reviews, pairing, and career development.
About You
- Proficiency in both front-end (JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue/React) and back-end (Node.js, Golang) technologies.
- Fluency in databases (PostgreSQL, Clickhouse), APIs (REST/GraphQL), and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
- Experience directing agentic coding workflows with tools like Cursor or Claude Code to scaffold features.
- Proficiency operating in human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop paradigms and the ability to explain trade-offs.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices, with ability to debug production outages.
- Experience integrating LLM APIs or ML models into production applications, including prompt management, output validation, cost control, and graceful degradation.
- Comfort working in fast-moving environments and a track record of influencing architecture and scaling.
- Strong communication skills and ability to advocate for smart technical decisions while supporting the team.
- Bonus: background in adtech, programmatic advertising, or marketplace platforms with experience building high-traffic applications.
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the position’s requirements.
About Us
Linkby is a growing, VC-backed adtech startup on a mission to democratize the link between brands and trusted voices - helping both grow and thrive. We’re transforming how brands share their stories with the world’s most trusted publishers, on a platform that feels like magic. Our technology connects D2C advertisers with high-quality publishers and powers CPC-based press releases that turn great storytelling into measurable results. We believe transparency and effectiveness go hand in hand, and that every connection between a brand and a publisher should create value for both sides. We’re a remote-first team with hubs in Sydney, London, Toronto, and New York, for those who thrive on in-person collaboration.
Our Vision
To transform how brands share their stories with the world’s most trusted voices - on a platform that feels like magic.
Our Mission
To democratize the link between brands and trusted voices, helping both grow and thrive.
Core Linkby Values
- Excel with Kindness: We’re thoughtful, equitable and team-first - with each other, and our partners. Kindness is honesty, empathy, and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.
- BYO Magic: We’re hungry, curious, and each of us brings something unique to the table. We back processes that help us move fast, but we also leave room for individuality, creativity, and impact.
- Be a Maker: We roll up our sleeves and find a way forward. We stay agile, take ownership, and get things done.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + equity package (we believe in shared upside)
- Salary range: $155,000-185,000/yr depending on country location and experience level
- Flexible remote work + optional office access
- Generous paid time off / leave policy
- Health & wellness benefits (depending on location)
- Opportunities for fast growth, mentorship, and leadership
- High autonomy and ownership - you’ll see the direct impact of your work
Ready to apply?
Send us your resume, links to your GitHub or portfolio, and a short note on what excites you about Linkby and this role.
Interview Process
- Intro & role alignment chat
- Technical assessment
- Final interview with leadership
Note: You\'ll need valid work authorization in North America to join us.