Backend Engineer

About the Opportunity

The organization, focused on enhancing internet user experience and safeguarding digital content, is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial for improving user experience by building tools that prevent shipping broken pixels and ensuring frontends are regression-free. You will support the Platform API, which powers the web app, CLI, internal services, and frontend add-ons, enabling robust UI testing and review workflows.

The platform leverages a modern tech stack including NodeJS, Typescript, Express, Apollo GraphQL, and MongoDB. Recent team accomplishments highlight a commitment to innovation, such as launching accessibility regression testing, scaling billing infrastructure, and optimizing database and background processes. This is a fully remote role, open to candidates located in mainland US or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems that support the product's core functionalities.
• Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to successful completion, demonstrating clear work breakdown and consistent progress.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless feature continuity and deliver developer-friendly solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities for, and implement, optimizations, refactoring, and modernization of existing systems.
• Participate in a team support rotation during business hours, ensuring operational stability.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in frontend architecture and developer tools to continually enhance the platform's capabilities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of backend engineering experience, specifically in building scalable, resilient APIs using modern JavaScript/TypeScript and adhering to test-driven development principles.
• Demonstrated ability as a self-directed problem solver, capable of scoping work, communicating progress transparently, proactively flagging blockers, and making independent trade-offs aligned with stakeholder goals.
• A willingness to constructively challenge ideas and a strong commitment to a growth mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, providing concise and context-rich updates within a distributed asynchronous work environment.
• Proven ability to maintain focus and accountability, delivering consistent progress even when facing challenges.
• A strong interest in enhancing developer experience and a deep understanding of common frontend team pain points.

We’d be excited if you:

• Have recently transitioned into a senior role or are an early-career engineer poised for advancement.
• Possess experience with Storybook or the platform's specific ecosystem.
• Have a track record of building and maintaining public APIs, particularly those utilizing GraphQL.
• Bring experience with other backend frameworks such as Rails, Phoenix, or FastAPI, in addition to Node.js/TypeScript.
• Have a history of working effectively within a distributed, remote-first team environment.
• Offer unique insights derived from non-traditional paths into software development beyond traditional engineering routes.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is US$145K to US$184K, complemented by equity opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• Express.js
• Apollo GraphQL
• MongoDB
• API Development
• Scalable Systems
• Test-Driven Development
• Distributed Systems
• Problem Solving