Remote Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Description:

• Common Room is a customer intelligence platform that captures buying signals to help companies reach the right person with the right context at the right time.
• The company has raised over $50 million from top-tier investors and is backed by operators from leading companies.
• The Senior Software Engineer, Backend will be responsible for quickly learning about the product, business, and technology.
• The role involves building APIs for other engineers, ensuring systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable.
• The engineer will also participate in company-building initiatives essential for a fast-growing startup.
• Candidates should have a passion for their craft and be capable of owning large backend projects.
• Collaboration with other experienced engineers, including application/front-end engineers, is essential.
• The role requires good judgment on trade-offs and tools, with a preference for stable technologies.
• Candidates should design systems based on customer problems and consider observability, SLA, and scalability.
• Familiarity with AWS, Postgres, and Node.js is required.
• The company values authenticity, candid feedback, and sustainable building practices.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6+ years of experience in software engineering.
• The ability to operate independently while seeking help when needed is essential.
• A strong enthusiasm for backend development and ownership of large projects is required.
• Effective collaboration with other engineers is necessary.
• Good judgment on technology choices and a preference for stable tools are important.
• Candidates should be able to design systems based on customer needs and create simple solutions.
• Consideration of observability, SLA, and scalability is required, while avoiding premature optimization.
• Proficiency with AWS, Postgres, and Node.js is mandatory.
• Candidates should bring their authentic selves to work and engage in respectful feedback.
• The ability to manage time and priorities sustainably is essential.
• A focus on both the journey and the destination, with pride and accountability for work, is expected.

Benefits:

• Competitive base compensation with meaningful equity ownership is offered.
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, along with HSA and FSA, is provided.
• The company pays 100% of the employee premium and 50% of the premium for dependents.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off and paid company holidays are included.
• A work-from-home policy is in place, providing a laptop and support for home office needs.
• A monthly remote stipend is offered to support remote work.
• Employees can contribute to a 401(k) plan.
• Paid family leave is available.
• Employees have the opportunity to join a diverse, passionate, and fun team at a pivotal time in the company's lifecycle.