Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Finch, a Series B company backed by prominent investors including General Catalyst and Menlo Ventures, is revolutionizing the employment ecosystem through their unified API platform. They're seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in either San Francisco or New York City in a hybrid work arrangement.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex technical challenges while building scalable solutions that power many of the world's most impactful applications. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and maintaining powerful services, leading product expansion initiatives, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of integrations at scale.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of backend development experience, with strong expertise in NodeJS, PostgreSQL, and Redis. You'll need to demonstrate excellent system design skills, API development experience, and the ability to work effectively across teams. The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$200,000) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with a team that values empathy, execution, humility, and curiosity.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, values customer success, and wants to make a significant impact in the employment technology space. The hybrid work environment (2 days in office) provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with the team.