Senior Backend Engineer, Platform
ClickUp · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $210,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build and integrate APIs and shared services.
- Create distributed systems and new architecture.
- Collaborate in agile, scrum-based teams.
- Own API Gateway integrations and lifecycles.
- Support AI initiatives with platform capabilities.
About the role
About ClickUp:
At ClickUp, we're building the future of work: the first truly converged AI workspace unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI. We are an AI-native company. Every team member is expected to leverage AI daily, and we evaluate AI fluency as part of our hiring process. Join us and help redefine what's possible. 🚀
The Role:
Build upon and integrate customer feedback, both internal and external, into our API tooling and shared services. Create new architectural foundations and mission-critical distributed systems while collaborating closely with other teams. Work within an agile, scrum-based engineering team focused on core platform capabilities. Advocate for, create, and maintain API governance across engineering through collaboration, automation, and outreach. Own integrations within our API Gateway layer and service lifecycles from design to production. Identify improvements to the design and implementation of new and existing critical shared services. Help grow our infrastructure engineering organization’s shared services relied upon by other engineering teams to accelerate product development. Support the platform capabilities that power ClickUp’s AI initiatives, including Brain and Agents.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong understanding of API standards, design approaches, and integration patterns.
- Strong understanding of CAP Theorum and distributed systems design patterns.
- Proficient with TypeScript.
- Proficient with Golang.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Strong consideration for developer experience in everything you build.
Desirable:
- Pragmatic approach to software design, development, and delivery.
- Experience working with Kafka and related event-based patterns.
- Experience working with and designing Backend for Frontend (BFF) patterns.
- Experience supporting modern AI technologies, including MCP protocol and standards.
- Experience building shared services and platform capabilities that enable AI products and agent-based systems.
Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!
At ClickUp, we assess every candidate based on the potential impact they can have. We hire the best people for the job and support each person’s journey to build their boldest career.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Visa Sponsorship:
Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for roles outside of engineering and product at this time. Sponsorship for engineering and product roles is not guaranteed, but is instead based on the business needs for that specific role at that time. Please reach out to the recruiter with any questions.
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AI Processing Notice:
ClickUp may use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to help review and screen candidates' employment applications against role-related criteria. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision‑making. If you have questions or need an accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at AskPeople@ClickUp.com.
Compensation Range:
$160K - $210K
Key skills/competency:
- Senior Backend Engineer
- API Design
- Distributed Systems
- Golang
- TypeScript
- System Architecture
- Platform Engineering
- AI Integration
- API Gateway
- Event-driven Architecture
Skills & topics
- Senior Backend Engineer
- Platform Engineering
- API Design
- Distributed Systems
- Golang
- TypeScript
- Software Architecture
- AI
- Cloud Computing
- System Integration
- Backend Development
- Software Engineer
- Tech Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Golang, TypeScript, API design, and distributed systems relevant to ClickUp's platform needs.
- Showcase AI fluency: Emphasize your daily use of AI tools and understanding of AI technologies in your application.
- Demonstrate ownership: Provide examples of taking full responsibility for feature lifecycles from design to production.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss CAP Theorem, distributed systems patterns, and API governance.
- Research ClickUp's culture: Understand their AI-native approach and focus on developer experience.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the role of AI in the Senior Backend Engineer position at ClickUp?
- As an AI-native company, ClickUp expects every team member to leverage AI daily. For the Senior Backend Engineer, Platform role, this means supporting platform capabilities that power ClickUp's AI initiatives, including Brain and Agents, and understanding modern AI technologies.
- What programming languages are essential for the Senior Backend Engineer role at ClickUp?
- Proficiency in TypeScript and Golang is a core requirement for the Senior Backend Engineer, Platform position at ClickUp. These languages are crucial for building and integrating APIs, shared services, and distributed systems.
- Does ClickUp offer visa sponsorship for Senior Backend Engineer roles?
- ClickUp may offer visa sponsorship for engineering and product roles based on business needs for the specific role at the time of hiring. It is not guaranteed and you should reach out to the recruiter for the most current information.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Backend Engineer at ClickUp?
- Key responsibilities include integrating customer feedback into API tooling and shared services, creating new architectural foundations and distributed systems, advocating for API governance, owning API Gateway integrations, and supporting AI initiatives through platform capabilities.
- What is ClickUp's approach to candidate assessment for the Senior Backend Engineer role?
- ClickUp assesses candidates based on potential impact, ambition, grit, and passion for improving the way people work. They hire the best people and support their career growth, with AI fluency being a key evaluation point.
- What foundational knowledge is required for the Senior Backend Engineer role at ClickUp?
- A strong understanding of API standards, design approaches, integration patterns, CAP Theorem, and distributed systems design patterns is required for this role. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is also necessary.
- Are there opportunities for career growth as a Senior Backend Engineer at ClickUp?
- Yes, ClickUp focuses on supporting each person's journey to build their boldest career. They hire the best people and provide opportunities to grow within their infrastructure engineering organization, particularly in building shared services.