Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript): Build autonomous restaurant operations software and mission-critical backend systems that power ordering, fulfillment, menu syncs, POS integrations, and operational automations with an accent on scale, reliability, and workflow orchestration. Focus on designing high-throughput systems, integrating real-time data loops, and enabling AI-agent style automation to reduce support tickets and churn.

Location: Remote — can be based anywhere in the United States and Canada

Salary: $220K–$240K base salary range (plus pre-IPO equity)

Company

Owner is an AI-native system that helps local business owners—starting with restaurants—run their operations using an integrated platform.

What you will do

• Build autonomous restaurant operations backend systems that detect issues across fragmented services and automate decisions at scale.
• Own end-to-end backend workflows spanning ordering, kitchens, delivery, and fulfillment.
• Develop and operate high-throughput, reliable services that directly impact guest experience, restaurant revenue, and reputation.
• Design new interaction models between operators and software for day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Implement workflow orchestration and automation systems, including AI-agent style automation.

Requirements

• 7+ years building end-to-end systems and product experiences.
• Strong experience building high-throughput backend systems with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Experience with the backend stack: Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.
• Experience building workflow orchestration, automation systems, or AI agents.
• High degree of cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and business partners.
• Strong ownership, communication, and proactive problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, work from anywhere within the United States and Canada.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Unlimited PTO, plus additional perks.
• Pre-IPO equity package in addition to base salary.

Hiring process

• Interviews with Owner team members (no interviews over email or chat platforms).
• Role evaluation focused on backend systems ownership, scale/reliability, and cross-functional collaboration.