Senior Software Engineer, Backend Node.js

Responsibilities

As part of the backend growth engineering team, you'll design, build, and scale systems that revolutionize how users engage with our cutting-edge AI-powered platform
This role is ideal for a self-sufficient senior software engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving user acquisition, engagement, and retention
Your work will directly influence core business outcomes, including customer acquisition, retention, and product scalability
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and data specialists, to deliver high-quality, performant, and maintainable features
Build and enhance AI-powered systems supporting user acquisition, onboarding, and engagement
Experiment with and implement new technologies to optimize user journeys and streamline customer experiences
Gain exposure to the architecture and operations behind one of the fastest-growing social AI products globally
Contribute your expertise to help evolve team processes and technical infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
4–8 years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in backend and cloud architectures
Proficiency in Node.js, Javascript, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3)
Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs
Familiarity with third party services like Segment, Branch.io, or similar marketing tools
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Experience with growth-focused projects, including optimizing user acquisition and retention

💼 In compliance with Pay Transparency Laws, the base salary range for this role is between $150,000-$200,000 for those located in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and Seattle, WA
💊 Health Care — 99% of premiums for medical, vision, dental are fully paid for by Cantina, plus One Medical membership
🧘 Monthly Wellness Stipend — $500/month to use on whatever you’d like!
🛌 Rest and Recharge — 15 PTO days per year, 10 sick days, all Federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays
💰 401(K) — Eligible to participate on day one of employment
👨‍👩‍👧 Parental Leave & Fertility Support
💸 Competitive Salary & Equity
🍱 Lunch and snacks provided for in-office employees
💻 WFH equipment provided for full-time hybrid/remote employees

San Francisco, CA

$150,000 - $200,000 yearly

Hybrid

1951

1663

1083

Cantina

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