Backend Software Engineer
130k - 150k USD
Hybrid
Full Time
#Engineering
#Elixir
#PostgreSQL
#Cassandra
#Redis
#GraphQL
#SQL
#Python
#FFMPEG
#GStreamer
#WebRTC
At Firework, we are building the world’s leading unified video commerce platform. Our mission is to bridge the gap between offline and online shopping, creating immersive brand experiences that foster genuine human connections. We are a global team of entrepreneurs, creators, and data enthusiasts who have raised over $235 million to date, with our latest funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. We believe in the power of video to transform commerce, and we are looking for passionate people to join us as we reimagine the digital customer experience.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our growing global engineering team. In this full-time, hybrid role, you will play a critical part in designing and building scalable SaaS solutions that power our core products. You will serve as a technical leader, helping us maintain high engineering standards while crafting elegant systems that handle massive scale. This is a unique chance to influence our technical direction and work on a platform that serves billions of requests.
A day in the life
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to architect and build robust, scalable solutions across our entire platform.
- Develop new APIs using the Elixir Phoenix framework and optimize data performance through complex PostgreSQL and Cassandra queries.
- Enhance system responsiveness by working with in-memory data stores like Redis and debugging issues across the full stack.
Who you are
You are a seasoned engineer with a start-up mindset who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You possess a strong technical foundation and are comfortable navigating ambiguity to deliver results.
- You hold a Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- You have at least 3 years of experience building high-performance RESTful web services that serve billions of requests.
- You are proficient in SQL infrastructure, data modeling, and GraphQL.
- You have advanced production experience with Elixir and Python.
- You are fluent in English.
- It is a big plus if you have expertise in video streaming technologies like FFmpeg, GStreamer, or WebRTC.
Why you'll love it here
We are committed to supporting our team members both professionally and personally. This role offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 USD. In addition to your base compensation, you will receive stock options. We operate as a hybrid, office-centric company, and we look forward to welcoming you to our collaborative environment. If you are ready to help us shape the future of commerce, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification listed above.
