Full Stack Engineer (New York)

About RealSelf:

For two decades, RealSelf has been the trusted authority in the aesthetics space. Now, we're evolving into a dynamic digital ecosystem that puts consumers at the center of their aesthetic journey. As the only destination combining verified patient experiences, board-certified expert guidance, and cutting-edge technology, RealSelf empowers millions to make confident, informed decisions about their aesthetic goals.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join our NYC-based engineering team and help rebuild and modernize the RealSelf platform. You will work across the stack—designing and building backend services, crafting intuitive frontend experiences, and ensuring our systems are reliable, scalable, and secure.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you will collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend infrastructure engineers. You’ll directly shape how millions of users engage with RealSelf while contributing to the foundation of our next-generation technology platform.

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end features across backend and frontend systems.
• Build scalable APIs and backend services in Node.js + TypeScript with SQL.
• Develop polished frontend experiences with Next.js, React, and SCSS Processors.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code, and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product, design, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues across the stack.
• Contribute to engineering culture by championing standards, documentation, and best practices.

• 5+ years of experience with software development in a modern programming language (e.g., Python, TypeScript, or Go).
• 3+ years of experience with full stack development (backend and frontend).
• 3+ years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching production software.
• 1+ years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AI developer tooling (e.g., Cursor, Claude CLI, or similar) to accelerate development workflows and improve productivity. (edited)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

• Experience with ORM or similar tooling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience developing accessible and inclusive technologies.
• Prior work on consumer platforms, marketplaces, or healthcare-related software.

• You’ll work alongside our inspiring world-class team to create content and build products that connect and empower millions of people around the world, wherever they may be on their aesthetics journey.
• Health benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits for medical, dental and vision 100% paid for by RealSelf at the employee level.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy paid time off, including no work on your birthday and Summer Fridays, as well as generous leave options for life events such as becoming a parent. 
• 401(k) matching: Plan for the future and take advantage of our 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Treatment reimbursement: At RealSelf, we encourage our team to walk in our audience’s shoes. That’s why we offer a cosmetic treatment reimbursement program to employees who would like to take on a more active role as the consumer. 
• Company holidays: We believe in celebrating holidays! Enjoy time off during our 12 company-wide holidays + no work on your birthday!
• Hybrid NYC office: We recognize that there’s no one size fits all with office culture. That’s why we believe in a flexible hybrid schedule for our New York City employees, who can enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration in our office as well as deep work time while remote at home. 

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