# Senior Backend Engineer

**Company:** [Popl](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/popl)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $140k – $180k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, SQL, REST APIs, backend apis, api documentation, automated testing, log monitoring
**Posted:** 2026-08-10

> Build and scale reliable backend services, APIs, and infrastructure for an AI-native event lead capture platform. The role requires 4+ years of backend experience and proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, cloud platforms, SQL, and RESTful APIs.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Write and push backend code for Popl.
- Work with other engineers on APIs, documentation, and tests.
- Monitor logs and resolve issues quickly.
- Collaborate with the team on infrastructure decisions.
- Attend daily engineering stand-ups.
- Continuously learn and grow with the team.

## Requirements
- **4+ years of backend experience**.
- Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, AWS or Google Cloud, SQL, and RESTful APIs.
- High attention to detail; applicants should include “detail oriented” in their application.
- Experience building scaled software systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

## Nice to Haves
- Enjoys writing high-quality, bug-free code.
- Enjoys meeting new people.
- Familiarity with conferences.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Meaningful equity.
- Full insurance and benefits.
- Unlimited PTO.
- $150 monthly wellness credit.
- Fully remote.

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