Your ability to quickly learn about the product, business and technology are your superpowers.
You’re crave growth and learning, but are able to independently own and execute features.
You build APIs that other engineers can use to solve customer problems in our product, and also focus on ensuring that our systems are efficient, scalable and reliable.
You strive to ensure that Common Room’s core internal capabilities, infrastructure, and systems continue to serve the needs of our customers and our team, often staying one step ahead of the product.
Outside of this, you also identify and participate in important company-building initiatives that a fast growing startup needs.

Requirements

Have 2+ years of experience
You operate independently, but don’t hesitate to seek help and support from those around you to get your job done.
Revel in your craft, are excited by and capable of owning large projects primarily on the backend domain
Collaborate effectively with other experienced engineers, including application/front-end engineers
You have good judgement on tradeoffs and tools needed to solve the problem, and don’t over index on trendy/fashionable tech. You generally prefer supported, stable technologies
Use customer problems as input into designing systems, and find joy in creating simple, elegant solutions
Consider observability, SLA and scalability implications, but are able to avoid premature optimization
Feel at home with AWS, Postgres, and Node.js
Bring your authentic self to work, and engage in candid + respectful feedback
Build sustainably, and are capable of managing your time and priorities as best suits your needs
Enjoy the journey as much as the destination, but never lose sight of the destination
Demonstrate pride, ownership, and accountability for your work, and expect the same from those you work with

Benefits

Competitive base compensation with meaningful equity ownership
Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, HSA and FSA
We pay 100% of your employee premium and 50% of your premium for any dependents
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Work from home policy including a laptop and support for your home office needs
Monthly Remote Stipend
401(k) self contribution
Paid Family Leave
Opportunity to join a diverse, passionate, and fun team at a pivotal time in the company’s lifecycle

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

API developmentbackend developmentscalabilityobservabilitySLA managementproblem-solvingsystem designproject ownershiptime managementelegant solutions

Soft Skills

independencecollaborationjudgmentauthenticityfeedback engagementpride in workownershipaccountabilitygrowth mindsetadaptability