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Backend Software Engineer

United StatesRemoteFull Time$80,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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About the Company

Remote is on a mission to simplify global employment. We empower organizations of all sizes to hire, pay, and manage international talent with ease. Our team is spread across 6 continents, working asynchronously to solve complex global challenges. If you are a motivated, curious, and ambitious engineer looking to define the future of work, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

You will join a cross-functional development team consisting of Frontend, Backend, SRE, and QA specialists. While we have several verticals, your specific team will be determined during the interview process based on your strengths and our business needs.

Responsibilities

- Develop & Design:
Build scalable APIs and tools with a focus on performance and long-term maintainability.
- Take Ownership:
Lead the development of features and small-to-mid-sized projects from start to finish.
- Collaborate:
Partner with stakeholders to provide technical insights that improve our product and user experience.
- Maintain Excellence:
Perform code reviews, contribute to our shared codebase, and debug production issues.
- Innovate:
Participate in async non-team activities like RFC discussions and support rotations.

Qualifications

  • Proven professional experience as a Backend Engineer focusing on Elixir.
  • Track record of shipping and maintaining complex software projects.
  • Strong proficiency with Postgres (or similar relational databases).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub, etc.).

Required Skills

  • Proven professional experience as a Backend Engineer focusing on Elixir.
  • Track record of shipping and maintaining complex software projects.
  • Strong proficiency with Postgres (or similar relational databases).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub, etc.).

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with Docker & Kubernetes.
  • Experience with AWS cloud services.
  • Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks like Next.js, React, or Vue.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary ($80,000—$120,000 USD, depending on location/level), stock options, home office budget, and unlimited flexible PTO.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

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