Principal Backend Engineer, Collaboration Platforms
Principal Backend Engineer, Collaboration Platforms
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Job Description
- Own the long-term technical strategy for ClickUps core collaboration platforms including real-time editing (RTE) live canvases file uploads and media streaming.
- Solve our most ambiguous architectural puzzles by diving deep across our full stack (Angular Quill WebSockets Yjs NodeJS PostgreSQL AWS).
- Cultivate operational excellence across the organization by implementing architectural patterns that improve the reliability of all our systems.
- Ship complex multi-quarter initiatives that unify our collaborative surfaces and provide an innovative advantage in the enterprise market.
- Mentor the next generation of technical guides and elevate ClickUps engineering culture through your guidance and influence.
- You are a hands-on technical guide who thrives on solving complex problems that span frontend backend and infrastructure boundaries.
- You are a T-shaped engineer with deep expertise in at least one complex technical domain (e.g. real-time collaboration media pipelines distributed systems) and a proven ability to apply that depth to new areas.
- You dont just modernize legacy systems; you know how to transform them incrementally into scalable and maintainable platforms.
- You guide through influence not authority. Your technical credibility and pragmatic communication allow you to align diverse stakeholders around a shared vision.
- You see a complex architecture not as a blocker but as an opportunity to deliver transformative lasting improvements.
- You have specific experience with collaborative technologies which is a significant plus.
- You consistently solve the problems that others cant and are a catalyst for the teams you work with.
- We build with intention. We believe that moving fast is about being iterative pragmatic and focused. You will advocate for clear engineering roadmaps and thoughtful planning to shield your teams from whiplash and create a stable environment for deep work.
- We trust our engineers with deep ownership and the empowerment to manage their work and time. We are looking for guides who can help us define and measure what truly matters: the impact we deliver to our users. You will foster a culture where quality and long-term value are prized above all else.
- You will be a key player in technical and professional growth in our teams. Your stewardship will be critical in creating a high-trust environment where engineers can take smart risks have candid conversations and learn from failures without fear of blame.
Salary and Benefits
At ClickUp we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location interview performance years of experience education level and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our companys compensation philosophy.
This position is eligible for the following benefits and perks:
- Equity
- 401k
- Health Dental and Vision insurance
- Spending accounts
- Life & Disability
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible paid time off
- Enhanced employee assistance program
- Employee wellness stipend
- Professional development stipend
Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role We hire based on ambition grit and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you we encourage you to apply!
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
