Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Third Chair; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing YC-backed company is seeking a Backend Developer skilled in Node.js and Typescript to build and optimize production-level systems. You will have the opportunity to work remotely with a flexible working environment that prioritizes output. Ideal candidates should have a strong grasp of AWS, databases, and experience with cost optimization strategies.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Generous PTO policy

Competitive pay bracket

Equity in a fast-growing company

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development with Node.js and Typescript.
• Strong experience with databases like PostgreSQL and OLAP systems.
• Understanding of AWS services crucial for backend architecture.

Skills

Node.js

Typescript

PostgreSQL

AWS

CI/CD

IaaC

Telemetry

OpenAI APIs

Cost optimization

System design

Job description

Please read before applying:

• Please include a note where you answer in not more than 100 words: ‘What is the most complex backend feature you’ve developed where you were the sole or primary developer. Mention the technicals in detail and peak production load.’

• Applications that don’t include the note or meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
• We review every single application and have not more than 3 rounds in the process with a decision within 14 days of applying.

What makes you a good fit:

• 3+ years of professional work experience developing production level Node.js/Typescript backends.

• Strong experience with structured DBMSs like PostgreSQL and OLAP databases like Redshift.

• Strong understanding of AWS services such as ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, Elasticache.

• Experience working with telemetry, CI/CD and IaaC pipelines.

• Comfortable with US timezones.

What makes you a great fit:

• Past experience with OpenAI APIs for completions, function calling and building context aware assistants.

• Past experience with Go routines.

• Building multi-agent systems using frameworks like CrewAI or such.

• Strong sense of cost optimization strategies, system design, and building efficient API stacks.

Benefits:

• Work from anywhere - We're a distributed team across multiple timezones with a focus on outputs instead of location or working hours.

• Generous PTO policy.

• Competitive pay bracket.

• Equity at a fast growing YC backed co in a disruptive market.