Description:

Rye is a seed-stage startup with a founding team that includes Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, and founders from Reddit and Goldman Sachs.
The company builds APIs for eCommerce, focusing on developing API and systems and building infrastructure to integrate with external platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce.
Their systems are centered around eCommerce, tracking orders, order placement, returns, and inventory and search.
The company utilizes best-in-class tooling, including a GraphQL API, a gRPC backend system, Golang, and Node.js services.
The role is for a Senior / Staff Backend Engineer to join a remote-first team, primarily located in the PST timezone.
Responsibilities include building new services, establishing new infrastructure on GCP, writing high-quality documentation for developers, and delivering large projects end to end.
The engineer will coordinate features across teams and systems, ensuring fast iterative product development with one-week sprints.
Proactive communication of updates and the ability to work independently are essential.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in backend engineering.
Proficiency in Golang and Node.js is required.
Experience in building systems with a GraphQL API and a gRPC backend system is necessary.
A strong understanding of best practices in software development and engineering is expected.
Experience working with external platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce is essential.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are required.
Candidates should possess good technical writing skills.

Rye offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
The company is well-funded with several years of runway and funding from a16z.
This position provides a great opportunity for individuals looking to join a fast-paced, remote-first startup.
Employees will have significant autonomy and ownership in their work.