Remote Senior / Staff Software Engineer (API)

Description:

• Linear is seeking a Senior / Staff Software Engineer (API) to join their fully remote team in North America.
• The company focuses on building an issue tracking and project management tool that combines UI elegance with high performance.
• The role involves taking ownership of APIs that power Linear, collaborating with product engineers, and improving the developer platform.
• The engineer will shape the API surface for AI agents to enable autonomous workflows and real-time decision-making.
• The tech stack includes TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and various other technologies for data synchronization and UI binding.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have strong backend engineering experience and a systems thinking mindset.
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL is preferred, but not mandatory.
• The role requires the ability to dive deep into design and performance problems and architect robust backend services.
• A passion for software craftsmanship and a commitment to quality work is essential.
• Candidates must be located in North America as the company currently supports hiring only within this region.

Benefits:

• Employees will enjoy interesting and challenging work with a focus on work-life balance.
• The position offers a competitive salary and equity with employee-friendly equity terms.
• Benefits include paid lunch and coffee during workdays, remote work options, and a paid co-working space/desk at an office.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance is provided for US employees.
• The company offers 5 weeks of paid vacation and 4 months of paid parental leave, along with regular team events and off-sites.