Senior Software Engineer - Automation Team (Node.js, Tech Lead, US-based)

Optery is seeking an experienced Senior Node.js Engineer (Tech Lead) to drive the technical vision and execution of their Automation Team. This is a high-impact role focused on developing automation workflows and web crawlers at scale, requiring deep technical expertise in Node.js and leadership capabilities.

Optery is an innovative company that has experienced significant growth, having 3x-ed revenue in the last year. Their product has received numerous accolades, including being awarded "Editors' Choice" by PCMag.com as the most outstanding in the personal data removal category for three consecutive years. The company has also been recognized by Fast Company for their contributions to Security and Privacy technology.

As a Senior Engineer and Tech Lead, you will work closely with leadership to:

• Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions
• Lead the development of scalable automation solutions
• Mentor team members and ensure technical excellence
• Integrate cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, to enhance automation workflows

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies and tackle challenging technical problems while making a meaningful impact in the privacy and security space. You'll be joining a company that has raised $6M in seed funding from prestigious investors and serves tens of thousands of users and hundreds of companies.

The position is fully remote, based in the United States, offering competitive compensation ($120K - $175K), equity, and benefits including paid time off and a home office setup stipend. Optery operates as a fully-remote global team while being headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who is passionate about privacy, security, and building scalable automation systems. You'll be working on technology that helps prevent threats like phishing, social engineering, identity theft, and harassment by removing personal information from the internet at scale.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Node.js development, technical leadership, and a strong background in building scalable systems. You'll be working with modern technologies including Puppeteer, various databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), and cloud services, while having the opportunity to explore and implement AI technologies to enhance automation workflows.