Software Engineer

Builds and operates API platforms and shared backend systems to power products, focusing on high availability, developer experience, and scalability using Java, Kotlin, GraphQL, AWS, and modern AI tools.

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About the role

What You Will Work On

Design & Build: Lead the development and operation of our API platforms and shared backend systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
Empower Developers: Improve the Developer Experience by creating systems that allow our product teams to move faster.
Iterate and Improve: Focus on developing features in pieces, allowing the team to move quickly and build off of reusable building blocks.
Navigate Ambiguity: Work closely with stakeholders to turn evolving product needs into concrete technical roadmaps.
Modernize Workflows: Utilize and advocate for modern AI-augmented development tools to keep our engineering velocity high.

Tech Stack

Backend: Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, SpiceDB, CockroachDB, GraphQL
Frontend: React, TypeScript
Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD
Developer Tools: GitHub, Linear, Cursor, Claude Code

What We’re Looking For

Platform Expertise: Proven experience building and operating backend systems and managing infrastructure as code.
Technical Depth: A strong command of GraphQL and REST API design principles and a "platform-as-a-product" mindset.
Security Mindset: Practical experience with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, ReBAC, etc.).
Modern Tooling DNA: Experience with AI-native workflows (Claude Code, Cursor) and robust CI/CD practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and stock equity plan
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Company sponsored pre-tax retirement savings program (401k)
A flexible work environment that supports working from home
Flexible PTO
Parental Leave
Home office stipend

Skills

JavaKotlinNode.jsTypeScriptPostgresCockroachdbSpicedbGraphQLReactAWSDockerTerraformCI/CDOAuthRest

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