Software Engineer, Collections Experience

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Collections Experience (TypeScript Fullstack): Building and shipping database properties, views, permissions, and AI integrations for Notion’s database block with an accent on data modeling, scalability, and collaborative features. Focus on designing reliable systems for complex workflows, partnering with Agent team on tool development, and iterating based on evals.

San Francisco, California or New York, New York. Hybrid: required in-office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (Anchor Days). Certain teams may require additional in-office days.

$272,000 - $320,000 per year (San Francisco or New York City).

Company

Notion is an all-in-one workspace connecting docs, notes, projects, calendar, email, and AI for teams and individuals worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and ship new database properties and views to expand modeling capabilities.
• Build permission models scalable for largest customers.
• Partner with Agent team to enhance AI capabilities with databases, including tool development and eval-driven iteration.
• Collaborate with product and design on ambiguous features requiring technical judgment.
• Improve code review, testing, and technical design standards across the team.

Requirements

• 10+ years shipping production software, owning features end-to-end
• Fluency with TypeScript across backend and frontend
• Strong product instincts for vague problems, technical proposals, and scoping
• Experience with systems where data model decisions have long-term impact (databases, permissions, collaborative editing)
• Curiosity and willingness to use AI tools

Nice to have

• Experience building database, spreadsheet, or workflow tools
• Background in permissions or authorization at scale
• Familiarity with AI/agent tooling, evals, or LLM-driven experiences

Culture & Benefits

• In-person collaboration essential with Anchor Days in SF or NYC offices.
• Highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits.
• Global, diverse team representing customer base.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to accommodations and non-discrimination.