Design, build, and maintain backend services using TypeScript and Node.js, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and scalability
Lead and execute experimental initiatives, translating ambiguous product or research goals into working prototypes and MVPs
Collaborate cross-functionally to design APIs and infrastructure that support both experimental features and long-term platform needs
Work across frontend and backend systems to ensure smooth integration and usable end-to-end experiences
Evaluate, integrate, and experiment with AI/ML systems, balancing innovation with practical engineering constraints
Identify system bottlenecks and architectural risks, and independently drive solutions
Monitor production systems, debug complex issues, and optimize database and service performance (MongoDB)
Provide technical leadership through mentorship, code reviews, and contributions to architectural discussions and engineering standards

Requirements

8+ years of professional engineering experience, with significant ownership across backend and full-stack systems
Deep expertise in TypeScript, including designing and maintaining large, production-grade codebases
Strong experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services (security, rate limiting, reliability, observability)
Demonstrated ability to work independently on ill-defined problem statements
Experience integrating or experimenting with AI/ML systems in practical, product-oriented ways
Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and clear technical documentation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare The company covers 100% of employee healthcare premiums and 80% of dependent coverage.
Flexible PTO and a company-wide holiday break of approximately three weeks from mid-December through the New Year.
Remote Flexibility Employees are encouraged to work where and when they are most effective.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for community involvement.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptNode.jsAPIsAI/ML systemsMongoDBbackend servicesfull-stack systemscode qualitytestingtechnical documentation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationproblem-solvingindependencecommunicationinnovationreliabilityperformance optimizationscalability