Backend Software Engineer for Top Social App Fam (Series A)

Fam is revolutionizing online socialization through their video calling social network platform. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team that's raised over $18M in funding, backed by prestigious investors including Founders Fund, Greylock, Pear, and early Facebook investors.

The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of social networking at a rapidly growing startup. You'll work directly with founders and teams to build and scale features that impact hundreds of thousands of users. The platform has already shown impressive metrics, matching Instagram's early retention rates with 75% D1 and 50% flat lined retention, and 30 minutes average daily user engagement.

The company, founded in 2017, has established itself as a promising player in the social networking space, with hubs in New York City and Los Angeles. The founding team brings valuable experience from Instagram and Facebook, particularly in Product, Engineering, and Design.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building scalable systems, working with video, social, and realtime technologies. The role offers significant growth potential, whether you're aiming for leadership positions or gaining foundational experience for future entrepreneurial ventures.

The company values human-centric product thinking and offers a collaborative environment where you can make meaningful contributions to help people form and maintain significant relationships. With their recent App Store success and strong retention metrics, Fam is positioned to transform how people socially interact on their phones, addressing issues of anxiety, insecurity, and loneliness for an entire generation.