Software Engineer, Backend (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineer, Backend in the United States.

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of highly scalable and reliable backend systems that process large volumes of real-time data. You will work in a fully remote, collaborative environment alongside a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and designers. The position emphasizes both research and development, focusing on building robust distributed systems, APIs, and data pipelines while optimizing performance and efficiency. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in fast-paced, customer-focused environments. This role directly impacts the reliability, usability, and overall customer experience of the company’s products.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems that enable reliable, scalable operation of distributed software platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate feature requirements into technical designs and implementable code.
• Write, test, and maintain robust, high-quality code to deliver customer value.
• Develop automated tests and comprehensive test plans to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Introduce performance improvements and optimize existing processes across software products.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support SaaS products and address incidents as needed.
• Champion engineering best practices, teamwork, and a customer-focused mindset.

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent, with 2+ years of professional software development experience; MS preferred.
• Hands-on experience contributing to production software across multiple projects.
• Experience with enterprise software deployment in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of backend programming using NodeJS, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Experience building and using production APIs (REST, RPC) and handling real-time data streams.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Playwright, Codecept, Mocha, Cypress, or Jest.
• Experience in fast-paced, startup or Agile environments with remote or hybrid teams.
• Ability to respond effectively to incidents, including participation in production on-call rotations.
• Knowledge of data transformation, telemetry, logs, metrics, and observability best practices.

• Competitive salary ($145,000 – $175,000 annually), adjusted for experience and location.
• Equity awards and discretionary company-wide bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, and fertility treatment coverage.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and retirement plan with company match (401k).
• Flexible work arrangements and remote-first culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Participation in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

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 offering the position. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are handled by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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