Remote Staff Backend Engineer, Commerce

Description:

• The Staff Backend Engineer, Commerce position at Linktree is for individuals who excel at problem-solving, enjoy collaborating with various team members, and prioritize well-written and tested code.
• As a member of the Commerce team, you will work on developing a social commerce product for Linktree from scratch, giving you the opportunity to shape and build the product.
• Responsibilities include building products to support Linkers in earning a living, making technical decisions to achieve desired outcomes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop core commerce experiences, and enhancing operational efficiency through infrastructure improvements.
• The ideal candidate should have experience leading product teams in early product development, possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science with at least 8 years of Software Engineering experience, and have expertise in building modern backend services using technologies like Typescript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL.
• Additional experience with AWS, PHP, Snowflake, e-commerce platforms, and payment facilitator services like Stripe and Paypal is a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Experience leading product teams in early product development.
• Proficiency in building modern backend services using Typescript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with AWS services, PHP, Snowflake, e-commerce platforms, and payment facilitator services like Stripe and Paypal.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with a cash compensation targeted at $175,000-$225,000 in the San Francisco Bay or Los Angeles area.
• Flexible and family-friendly work environment with remote or hybrid work options.
• Autonomy and flexibility in structuring workdays and weeks.
• Annual wellbeing allowance for fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, and more.
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance premiums.
• Retirement savings plan and generous time off for various categories.
• Employee Stock Option Program to share in the company’s success.
• Inclusive workplace culture promoting diversity, equality, and opportunities for all team members.