Remote Senior Backend Engineer (North or South America)

Description:

• Elevate Labs is on a mission to improve people's minds through innovative mobile applications.
• The company has developed two award-winning apps: Elevate, which focuses on communication, memory, and math skills, and Balance, which personalizes meditation.
• The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining the foundational infrastructure for both apps.
• This role is pivotal in developing backend systems to support a growing portfolio of products.
• The engineer will collaborate closely with other engineers and departments to deliver high-performance, reliable backend systems.
• The position is fully remote and open to candidates in North or South America, with visa sponsorship available.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of professional software experience in backend development.
• A passion for product-focused problem-solving is essential.
• Applicants should stay updated with the latest backend development news and technologies.
• Experience in integrating third-party APIs, particularly for single-sign-on, purchasing, and analytics, is required.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback are necessary.
• Candidates should be able to identify areas for improvement and drive projects to completion independently.
• Experience in shipping at least one customer-facing product is mandatory.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided for employees and their families.
• There is flexibility for a distributed team, including a home-office stipend and co-working reimbursement.
• Annual stipends for learning, wellness, and travel are included.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), flexible sick leave, and paid parental leave are offered.
• An annual company meetup in a fun location is part of the benefits package.