Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Autograph is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join their Tech Team. The role involves maintaining, refining, and growing Autograph's APIs and core services, as well as contributing to project direction and growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building APIs and backend services using Nodejs/Typescript/MongoDB or similar technologies, and experience with decentralized technologies and infrastructure. They should also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, be adaptable in a dynamic environment, and have a commitment to long-term impact.

• Feature development for core infrastructure and APIs, including architecture planning, integration, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Maintenance and scaling of existing services, including interaction with various services and platforms, media encoding, queueing, etc.
• Staying up to date with the latest technologies in software, infrastructure, and DevOps.
• Contributing to discussions on scaling and growing services, exploring new and novel approaches, and documenting findings.
• Collaborating with UX engineers and product managers to implement platform requirements.
• Writing robust, scalable, and well-designed software that is easy to maintain and thoroughly tested.
• Pushing and refining proprietary technologies, platforms, and creative practices.
• Building APIs and backend services using Nodejs/Typescript/MongoDB or similar technologies.
• Developing and integrating decentralized technologies, infrastructure, and data systems.
• Utilizing git and version control effectively.
• Scaling complicated projects and working on web3.
• Driving and executing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Taking ownership of tasks and having opinions on features and web3.
• Demonstrating open communication and collaboration skills.
• Adapting and being accountable in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to long-term impact.
• Caring about documentation and testing.

• 5-7 years of experience building APIs and backend services using Nodejs/Typescript/MongoDB (or similar technologies)
• Experience developing and/or integrating decentralized technologies, infrastructure, and data systems
• Proficient in using git and version control
• Familiarity with web3 and a desire to work on web3 projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptable and accountable in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to long-term impact
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, HCI, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented mindset
• Previous startup experience is preferred
• Strong emphasis on documentation and testing skills

• Competitive compensation
• Equity compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability coverages
• Flexible spending account
• Parental leave program
• Flexible time off
• Well-being support (physical, mental, and financial wellness resources)
• Employee discount program
• Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
• COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of employees and visitors