Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer
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4-5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
A wellfunded startup is transforming how companies grow online by combining data AI agents and performance marketing. The platform empowers eCommerce brands to analyze traffic extract insights and iterate on strategies quickly. As part of a rapidly scaling team you ll play a key role in building backend systems that power intelligent marketing workflows and highvolume analytics.
Roles and Responsibilities
Design and deploy scalable backend infrastructure using TypeScript and Node.js.
Build and optimize a highavailability ingestion pipeline for analytics data.
Develop and maintain a robust A/B testing framework to support product experimentation.
Improve the reliability and observability of CI/CD infrastructure.
Architect and support a multitenant Next.js environment at scale.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to an engineering culture of excellence.
Job Requirements
4 years of experience working with distributed systems and serviceoriented architecture (SOA) in production environments.
Background working on largescale infrastructure at highgrowth companies or analytics/streaming platforms (e.g. Amplitude Twilio PostHog Sentry etc..
Proficiency with distributed and asynchronous technologies such as Kafka Clickhouse or equivalents.
Prior experience at an earlystage startup (Series A or earlier) with the ability to operate in fastpaced ambiguous settings.
Strong understanding of systemslevel concepts: databases caching queuing APIs load balancing fault tolerance and high availability.
Proficiency in TypeScript or fluency in other backend languages (Python Go Java) with willingness to ramp up quickly in TypeScript/Node.js.
Productminded and customerobsessed comfortable balancing technical trade offs with real user needs.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to work crossfunctionally with PMs designers and engineers.
CS degree from a toptier university (or equivalent practical experience).
Please Do Not Apply If You:
Primarily have a product design or frontend tooling background (e.g. Figmaspecific experience).
Are solely motivated by hackathons or oneoff projects without longterm product involvement.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in startup environments, enjoys tackling challenges head-on, and takes pride in building high-quality, impactful solutions. Whether you re based in NYC, San Francisco or prefer remote work within the U.S., you ll be joining a team that values versatility, innovation, and the ability to execute at a high level.
Education
Computer Science
Employment Type
Full Time
