Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript): Building and optimizing tier-1 backend services for hirify.global's all-in-one productivity platform with an accent on the core filesystem, high throughput services, and scalability. Focus on architecting reliable, highly performant distributed systems and debugging complex code within an AI-supercharged workspace.

Location: Remote, United States of America

Salary: $200,000–$250,000

Company

hirify.global is architecting the future of work by creating the first truly converged AI workspace, unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js (Express and NestJS).
• Optimize and improve existing code for better performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to drive projects forward.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring smooth operations.
• Share your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience building backend services for SaaS products.
• Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems.
• Expertise in relational database query optimizations (prefer PostgreSQL) and extensive background with SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication skills and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue).
• Professional experience with Node.js, Express, and NestJS.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work options.
• A supportive, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing company.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Hiring process

• Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for engineering and product roles and is based on business needs at that time.