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 interact with Linear, enabling autonomous workflows and real-time decision-making.
The tech stack includes TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and various other technologies for backend services and data synchronization.

Requirements:

Candidates should 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.

The position offers interesting and challenging work with a focus on work-life balance.
Employees receive a competitive salary and equity with employee-friendly equity terms.
Benefits include paid lunch and coffee during workdays, a paid co-working space, and health, dental, and vision insurance for US employees.
The company provides 5 weeks of paid vacation and 4 months of paid parental leave.
Regular team events and off-sites are also part of the benefits package.