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Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 2024H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

112 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishDistributed SystemsJava ScriptNext.jsNode.jsOpen SourcePostgresReactType Script

Job Description

• Build core platform systems: data pipelines, integration framework, API infrastructure, and developer tooling. • Design scalable data models and storage strategies for complex CRM workflows and AI capabilities. • Establish observability, monitoring, and performance standards as we scale to thousands of customers. • Create platform standards: API patterns, service design, testing frameworks, and deployment practices. • Own critical technical decisions: infrastructure choices, architectural patterns, and technology selection. • Partner with founders on technical strategy, balancing innovation with pragmatic execution.

Job Requirements

6+ years building distributed systems and platform infrastructure.
Strong expertise in database design, query optimization, and managing data at scale.
Proficient in TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, and Postgres.
Experience building developer-facing infrastructure: APIs, SDKs, or internal tooling.
Pragmatic technical decision-making: balancing technical excellence with business impact.
Strong operational instincts: monitoring, alerting, debugging, and incident response.
Excellent communication—translate complex technical concepts for various audiences.
Startup experience preferred—you've built 0-to-1 products or scaled through hypergrowth.
__Bonus__: Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, LLM APIs, or vector databases.
__Bonus__: Open source contributions or technical writing demonstrating expertise.