Co–Star is seeking a backend engineer who values feedback and creates systems that allow small teams to achieve significant results.
The role involves partnering closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that align with business priorities.
The engineer will break down complex problems to provide insight, technical guidance, and shape project scope, weighing tradeoffs to find the best solutions for the business.
The position requires ownership of delivery and a proactive approach to seeking feedback and getting code into production.
Requirements:
Candidates should have 3-7 years of backend development experience and either knowledge of or a willingness to learn Haskell.
A strong appreciation for good documentation and testing is essential, as well-documented and tested code is crucial for future success.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sense of ownership over their work, accountability for results, and a supportive attitude towards their team.
Passion and pragmatism in problem-solving are important, with a focus on outcomes and user problem resolution.
Strong technical judgment is required, with the ability to articulate tradeoffs clearly, especially in situations with incomplete information.
Candidates should be able to make informed decisions that balance speed with quality and anticipate potential challenges.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and databases, specifically PostgreSQL, is necessary.
Benefits:
The position offers fully covered $0 deductible healthcare, including vision, dental, and therapy.
A 401(k) plan with 5% matching is provided.
Employees enjoy unlimited vacation and a two-week company-wide recharge at the end of each year.
An equipment budget is available for necessary tools and resources.
The company offers 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
Employees can participate in readings with in-house astrologers.
A competitive total rewards package is included, featuring base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits, with a target new hire base salary range of $159,000-$205,000, based on experience, expertise, location, and internal equity.
