Remote Senior API Engineer (Node.js) [Remote in Europe]

Description:

• PhotoRoom is seeking a Senior API Engineer with experience in building public web APIs, specifically using Node.js and TypeScript.
• The role involves designing and developing the public API product, which is utilized by various companies to integrate PhotoRoom's technology into their applications.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with the product team to prioritize and implement impactful features, ensuring the robustness of existing features, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high-quality documentation.
• The engineer will receive fast feedback from API users and will iterate quickly, with updates occurring several times a week based on API usage.
• The position is remote-friendly, allowing work from anywhere in Europe, with monthly reimbursements for travel to Paris.
• The company offers substantial relocation support, including up to €10,000 for finding an apartment and visa assistance.
• The team is multicultural, consisting of approximately 80 passionate individuals.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing APIs for external partners.
• A thorough understanding of the OpenAPI standard is required.
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript is essential.
• The ideal candidate should be pragmatic, favoring speed of iteration over perfection, and should leverage frameworks and libraries effectively.
• A strong sense of ownership and collaboration is necessary, with the ability to make product and technical decisions while working with the product team.
• Candidates should have a deep understanding of API reliability, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of uptime, performance, and consistency.
• Experience in a fast-growing startup environment is preferred.
• Bonus points for experience in image editing pipelines and creating integrations for APIs.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is not necessary.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is €70,000 to €110,000, depending on experience, with potential for higher offers for outstanding profiles.
• Employees receive stock options/BSPCE as part of their compensation.
• The company provides a new MacBook Pro, monitor, keyboard, and other necessary technology.
• Employees enjoy biannual company retreats, weekly Happy Hour, and Game Time for social engagement.
• Language lessons in English and French are offered for those who need them.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options are available, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Extended parental leave is provided to support employees' family needs.