We’re looking for someone to join us as an early member on the backend team.
In the initial months, you'll be working closely with the founding team, gradually taking ownership of central components and features. Given our early stage, we're seeking versatile engineers comfortable contributing to various aspects of the company's foundation.
We value team members who delve deep into their respective domains, aiming to cultivate a team of subject matter experts with a high sense of ownership. This commitment to expertise is an expectation for every team member.
Who you are
- Proven experience in backend development, with a strong focus on building and scaling distributed systems
- Strong understanding of databases and database optimizations
- Experience with cloud services and containerization
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
What you will do
- Architect and implement scalable APIs to enable efficient integration between backend services and app clients (iOS and web, Android later)
- Develop systems that can handle massive traffic
- Collaborate with frontend engineers and product designers to create a seamless, cohesive experience for users
- Build and maintain robust infrastructure to support high availability, scalability, and security standards
- Troubleshoot and debug backend systems to enhance reliability and performance
- Continuously improve system architecture, leveraging the latest tools and best practices in backend development
Why join us
- Be part of the team pioneering the future of social networking
- Competitive salary and equity
- Health care and dental