Remote Senior Backend Engineer - TypeScript (Remote - US)

Description:

• This position is for a Senior Backend Engineer - TypeScript at aifleet, a tech startup focused on AI-powered logistics in the trucking industry.
• The role involves designing and building scalable systems that enhance operations for dispatchers, ensuring efficient, safe, and humane routing of drivers.
• The engineer will work closely with a dedicated team to solve real-world problems through elegant and scalable software solutions.
• Key responsibilities include translating business requirements into backend architecture, owning iterative development, and improving backend infrastructure.
• The engineer will build APIs for web and mobile applications, implement CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to architectural decisions and best practices.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with strong backend development skills.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript, along with deep knowledge of the NodeJS ecosystem, is required.
• Experience in building stateless, modular, and scalable backend systems is essential.
• Comfort in working with AWS environments and building serverless backends is preferred.
• Candidates should be skilled in automated testing, debugging complex codebases, and CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, team collaboration, and a proactive mindset are necessary.
• A passion for making a meaningful impact through technology, particularly in underappreciated industries, is important.
• Bonus points for prior leadership experience, mentoring engineers, or understanding the trucking or logistics space.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary, spot bonuses, and equity options.
• Employees can work 100% remotely or in a hybrid model in Austin, TX.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance is provided.
• Paid parental leave is available for employees.
• In-office employees enjoy daily office lunches.
• The company promotes team-building events and fosters a compassionate work culture.
• Employees engage in mission-driven work that aims to improve lives and challenge industry norms.