Software Engineer, Core Services

ClickUp

5d

About The Position

At ClickUp, we’re not just building software. We’re architecting the future of work! In a world overwhelmed by work sprawl, we saw a better way. That’s why we created the first truly converged AI workspace, unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI, empowering millions of teams to break free from silos, reclaim their time, and unlock new levels of productivity. At ClickUp, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, use, and pioneer AI in ways that shape not only our product, but the future of work itself. Join us and be part of a bold, innovative team that’s redefining what’s possible! 🚀 ClickUp is looking for a driven software engineer to join our Core Services team. As a Software Engineer, Core Services at ClickUp, you will help to design and deliver scalable distributed shared tools & services used by all other engineering teams. If you're an accountable, pragmatic, and invested go-getter that thrives when faced with new challenges and enjoys lots of cross-team collaboration...this role is meant for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of API standards, design approaches, and integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of CAP Theorem and distributed systems design patterns.
• Proficient with TypeScript.
• Proficient with Golang.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong consideration for developer experience in everything you build.

Nice To Haves

• Pragmatic approach to software design, development & delivery.
• Experience working with Kafka and related event based patterns.
• Experience working with and designing Backend for Frontend (BFF) patterns
• Experience working with modern AI technologies, specifically MCP protocol and standards

Responsibilities

• Build upon and integrate customer feedback both internal and external into our API tooling and services.
• Create new architectural foundations and mission critical distributed systems while collaborating with other teams.
• Work within an agile scrum-based engineering team reporting to the Senior Manager of Core Services.
• Uphold the highest levels of customer satisfaction in all things you do.
• Advocate, create, and maintain API governance across engineering through collaboration, automation and outreach.
• Own integrations within our API Gateway layer and API lifecycles from design to production.
• Identify improvements to the design and implementation of various new and existing critical shared services.
• Help to grow our infrastructure engineering organization's shared services relied upon by other engineering teams to accelerate product development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees