Senior Backend Engineer - TypeScript (Remote - US) - job 1 of 2

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of aifleet. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer - TypeScript in United States.

Join a fast-paced and mission-driven tech startup that's reimagining the $800B trucking industry through AI-powered logistics. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll design and build scalable systems that power critical operations — helping dispatchers route drivers efficiently, safely, and humanely. You’ll collaborate with a tight-knit team of engineers passionate about solving real-world problems with elegant, scalable software. If you’re driven by purpose, hungry to learn, and love solving complex systems challenges, this role is for you.

Accountabilities:

• Translate high-level business requirements into robust backend architecture and scalable APIs.
• Own iterative development, delivering simple MVPs that evolve into production-ready systems.
• Improve and maintain backend infrastructure including automation, workflows, and data systems.
• Build frontend-friendly APIs that serve both web and mobile applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for smooth deployments.
• Collaborate closely within a lean, agile team focused on rapid delivery and mission alignment.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical best practices across the backend stack.

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with strong backend development skills.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript; deep knowledge of the NodeJS ecosystem.
• Experience building stateless, modular, and scalable backend systems.
• Comfortable working in AWS environments and building serverless backends (preferred).
• Skilled in automated testing, debugging complex codebases, and CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, team collaboration, and a proactive mindset.
• Passion for making meaningful impact through technology, especially in underappreciated industries.
• Bonus: prior leadership experience or mentoring engineers; understanding of the trucking or logistics space.

• Competitive salary + spot bonuses + equity options
• 100% remote or hybrid in Austin, TX
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Daily office lunches (for in-office employees)
• Team-building events and a compassionate work culture
• Mission-driven work that improves lives and challenges industry norms

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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