API Engineer (NASA or APAC)

TL;DR

API Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js): Designing, implementing, and maintaining internal and public-facing APIs for hirify.global products, including Studio, CLI, and OAuth applications, with an accent on enhancing reliability and improving public API experience. Focus on integrating with third-party platforms, building robust testing/debugging/monitoring tools, and ensuring stability and performance.

Location: Fully remote within North & South America or Asia-Pacific regions

Company

hirify.global is a Postgres development platform offering a complete backend solution with Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search, built by developers for developers.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain internal and public-facing APIs used across various hirify.global products.
• Integrate with third-party platforms and partners, providing clear API points for connection.
• Collaborate closely with various teams (DevOps, Frontend) to ensure smooth API integration and functionality.
• Build and enhance tools for testing, debugging, and monitoring public APIs' stability, reliability, and performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend API development with strong expertise in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Expertise in designing robust, scalable, and maintainable APIs, including versioning, pagination, and error handling.
• Good understanding of PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Proven ability to build scalable, maintainable APIs and develop tools for testing, debugging, and monitoring API performance.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerized deployments.

Nice to have

• Experience with OAuth, JWT, and API security best practices (rate limiting, CORS).

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote with WeWork membership or co-working allowance.
• ESOP (equity ownership) for every team member.
• Tech allowance to set up your ideal work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits (100% employee, 80% dependents).
• Annual company off-sites for connection and collaboration.
• Flexible, asynchronous work environment.
• Annual professional development allowance.

Hiring process

• Apply and application review.
• Short video chat intro call.
• Up to four interviews with Founders, future teammates, and cross-functional members.
• Decision.