Design and build systems that dramatically increase the scalability and performance of all applications built on Airtable.
Work at the deep backend of the Airtable software stack within the Enterprise Product portion of the org.
Partner with product managers, designers, and data scientists to understand the needs of potential users and build a product that unlocks their potential.
Work alongside and learn from a talented group of engineers with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds.

Requirements

8+ years of industry experience with modern systems development, ideally database internals development.
Interest in programming in TypeScript and Rust.
Excitement for a product-oriented backend role, i.e. not pure Infrastructure.
Understanding of modern web technologies and large-scale web application architecture.
Background in computer science or a related field.
Belief that the best product helps users accomplish their goals while growing the business.
Thoughtful approach to decision making; knowing when to move fast and when to do things right.
Strong ownership instincts and attention to detail.

Benefits

Compensation awarded to successful candidates varies based on work location, relevant skills, and experience.
Total compensation package includes benefits, stock units, and may include incentive compensation.
Comprehensive benefit offerings can be checked at Life at Airtable.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptRustdatabase internals developmentmodern systems developmentlarge-scale web application architectureweb technologies

Soft Skills

strong ownership instinctsattention to detailthoughtful decision makingproduct-oriented mindset