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Software Engineer, Product Backend (8+ YOE)

213k – 340kSan Francisco, CASeattle, WANew York, NYLos Angeles, CABackend EngineeringHybrid8+ YOE
Summary

Build scalable backend systems for Airtable's enterprise product features on teams like Enterprise Growth, Monetization, and Platform Interoperability. Requires 8+ years experience, expertise in TypeScript/Rust, and large-scale architecture; hybrid in SF Bay Area, Seattle, NYC, or LA.

About the role

What you'll do

  • Design and build systems that dramatically increase the scalability and performance of all applications built on Airtable, to earn the trust of our customers through predictable, reliable, and thoughtful interactions.
  • Work at the deep backend of the Airtable software stack within the Enterprise Product portion of the org, just above the Infrastructure org.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and data scientists to understand the needs of potential users and build a product that unlocks their potential.
  • Work alongside and learn from a talented group of engineers with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds.

Who you are

  • 8+ years of industry experience with modern systems development, ideally database internals development.
  • Interested in programming in TypeScript and Rust.
  • Excited by a product-oriented backend role (not pure Infrastructure).
  • Good understanding of modern web technologies and large-scale web application architecture.
  • Background in computer science or a related field.

For SF Bay Area, Seattle, NYC, LA locations: Base salary $213,000—$339,900 USD. Total compensation includes benefits, RSUs, and possible incentives.

Skills
TypeScriptRustDatabase InternalsLarge-scale Web ArchitectureModern Web Technologies
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