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Backend Engineer

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Build and maintain backend systems, APIs, databases, and integrations, primarily using Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, and MongoDB. Design secure and scalable services, deploy and monitor production applications, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to prototype, test, and ship products.

We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer to build and ship products with our team.

You’ll work on the systems behind our products, from APIs and databases to integrations and production infrastructure. You’ll have high ownership, move quickly, and help take products from prototype to launch.

Our main stack is Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, and MongoDB.

What you’ll do

  • Build backend systems and APIs from scratch

  • Develop services using Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js

  • Design and work with databases, primarily MongoDB

  • Build scalable and reliable backend architecture

  • Integrate APIs, AI models, payment systems, and third-party services

  • Design authentication, authorization, and data flows

  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain production applications

  • Work closely with frontend, product, and design teams

  • Prototype, test, iterate, and ship quickly

  • Debug and improve existing systems as products scale

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience with Node.js

  • Strong JavaScript / TypeScript skills

  • Experience with Express.js or similar backend frameworks

  • Strong experience with MongoDB and database design

  • Experience building and shipping production APIs

  • Good understanding of REST APIs and web architecture

  • Understanding of authentication, security, and backend best practices

  • Experience integrating third-party APIs and services

  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Someone who enjoys building from zero to one

Nice to have

  • Experience building AI/LLM products

  • Experience with Next.js or full-stack applications

  • Experience with PostgreSQL or other databases

  • Experience with cloud platforms and deployment

  • Experience with Docker and CI/CD

  • Experience with queues, caching, or background jobs

  • Experience building consumer products

  • Open-source contributions or personal projects

What you’ll get

  • Fully remote

  • High ownership

  • Work directly on new products from day one

  • Small, fast-moving team

  • Close collaboration with product and frontend

  • Freedom to experiment and ship

  • The opportunity to build products used by real users

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