AI-First TypeScript Developer (Backend)
AI-First TypeScript Developer (Backend)
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About Rover
Rover is transforming how professional sports teams connect with their fans. We started by building the best-in-class mobile engagement platform for teamsand now were becoming the full-stack marketing engine behind game-day experiences ticketing merch sponsorships and fan engagement across every channel. We currently work with over 60 professional teams across the NFL NBA NHL and MLS supporting over 40 million active fans. Our real-time platform ingests 1000 fan interaction events per second from our SDK fueling personalized messaging automation insights and delivering over 2 billion notifications a year with infrastructure capable of sending 50000 notifications per second during peak load.
Were at a pivotal moment. Generative AI is reshaping how software is built and whats possible for nimble specialized companies. At Rover were embracing this fully. Were retooling every part of our product process to be AI-firstunlocking a 510 step change in output while maintaining an obsessive focus on product quality and customer needs.
If youre excited about building at the edge of whats possible with AIwhile helping some of the worlds most beloved sports franchises deepen their fan connectionsyoull thrive here.
How We Work
- AI-First by Default: Developers spend more time planning prompting and reviewing than typing. Were pioneering new best practices in an AI-native dev process.
- Lean & Fast: A flat org structure tight feedback loops and direct access to decision-makers. Youll report directly to our Head of Product.
- In-Person Collaboration: We work in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays in Toronto to brainstorm whiteboard troubleshoot and eat together. The rest of the week is flexible.
- Iterate Aggressively: Theres no manual for this yet. We experiment relentlessly double down on what works and move fast.
What Were Looking For
Were hiring ambitious developers who are excited to think differently work faster and push the boundaries of AI-assisted software development.
We work from our Toronto office on Mondays and Tuesdays. As such candidates must be located in the greater Toronto area and enthusiastic about working in-person.
You should have:
- 5-10 years experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Uses AI tools like Cursor and Claude Code through context engineering anchoring prompts in PRD development and system design to accelerate high-quality code generation aligned with security and architectural standards.
- Experience with systems built on Kafka PostgreSQL and monolith architectures at scale.
- Scaling PostgreSQL to terabytes of data by leveraging techniques such as table partitioning index optimization rollup tables and query tuning.
- Proficient with Kubernetes environments managed using Skaffold and Helm including local and production workflows.
- Strong knowledge of security best practices in a cloud-based environment ensuring data privacy and compliance.
- A sharp eye for quality across code product UX and engineering process.
- Brings curiosity humility and a desire to reinvent how great software gets built.
- Strong informed opinions on the effective use of AI tooling in modern development workflows.
What Youll Get
- A front-row seat to reshape an entire industry connecting the worlds sports fans.
- Whether youre a diehard fan or just love building high-impact platforms youll shape how millions of fans connect with the teams they love.
- Direct collaboration with senior technical and product leadership.
- The opportunity to define best practices in an AI-first development environment.
- A high-trust high-autonomy culture.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
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Lets build the software backbone of pro sportstogether.
Employment Type
Full-Time
