Senior / Staff Backend Engineer

Linear is revolutionizing software development with their issue tracking and project management tool, serving over 10,000 companies. As a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer, you'll join a fully remote team distributed across North America and Europe, focused on building elegant and high-performance solutions. The role involves working with TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis to build scalable systems and optimize real-time data synchronization.

The position requires strong JavaScript fundamentals and experience with scalable infrastructure, though expertise in all their specific technologies isn't mandatory. You'll be responsible for building backend features, improving database performance, enhancing monitoring systems, and contributing to open-source innovations.

Linear offers an attractive benefits package including competitive compensation, equity with favorable terms, comprehensive health coverage, and generous vacation time. The company values work-life balance and provides flexibility with remote work options. They maintain a small but mighty team of passionate makers who prioritize software craftsmanship and continuous progress.

The company culture emphasizes relentless focus, fast execution, and engineering excellence. You'll be part of a team that's redefining best-in-class software development processes while building purpose-driven products. This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies like GraphQL, TypeORM, and Kubernetes while contributing to a product that's becoming the standard for project management in tech companies.