Software Engineer, Backend

  • Anywhere

About Us

At our company, we’re dedicated to revolutionizing the recruiting process by automating and streamlining operations to deliver exceptional candidate experiences. Founded by Lydia and Chris, former employees of industry giants like Facebook, Slack, Brex, and Salesforce, we bring over 15 years of combined experience in recruiting and partnering with teams of all sizes to hire top talent. Our goal is to become the go-to recruiting infrastructure for companies of every size.

Requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

Joining us in the early stages, you’ll collaborate closely with our co-founders and the entire team to develop features and drive product innovation. As we expand our customer base, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring scalability and reliability across our systems. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and continuously grow your skills in a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and develop backend services and infrastructure.
  • Write clean, maintainable code and mentor other team members.
  • Stay updated on new technologies and contribute to architectural discussions.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting to evolving priorities and challenges.

Our Tech Stack

Our frontend utilizes TypeScript, Node.js, React, Relay, GraphQL, and Postgres, with a focus on user-friendly design and seamless integration. On the backend, we rely on Java, gRPC+protobuf, and Armeria-based microservices. Infrastructure management is done using Terraform, with deployment on AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker. We prioritize observability and alerting with tools like New Relic and Sentry.

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of experience building backend systems for web applications.
  • Proficiency in languages like Java, Go, Python, or similar.
  • Familiarity with monitoring systems, release engineering, and deployment processes.
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Bonus Points

  • Experience integrating with third-party products like Google, Zoom, Greenhouse, or Lever.
  • Proficiency in AWS and DevOps tools such as Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with Git workflows and CI/CD systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and stock options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Remote-first company culture.
  • Work-from-home stipend.
  • Team outings.

At our company, we celebrate diversity and value unique perspectives. If you possess strengths and experiences beyond what’s listed here, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!