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.

As a Senior Engineer and Tech Lead, you'll work closely with leadership to define strategy, mentor developers, and ensure technical excellence. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and efficient automation solutions. The role also offers opportunities to explore and integrate generative AI technologies to enhance automation workflows.

The company has shown impressive growth, having 3x-ed revenue last year. They've received multiple prestigious awards including "Editors' Choice" by PCMag for 4 consecutive years (2022-2025), Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, and recognition from Fast Company for Next Big Things in Tech for Security and Privacy.

Optery's mission is to empower people to take control of their personal data, offering automated opt-out software that removes private information from hundreds of data brokers online. They serve individuals, families, and businesses, helping prevent threats like phishing, social engineering, identity theft, and harassment.

The company has raised $10M+ in seed funding from notable investors including Y Combinator, Bayhouse Capital, Flex Capital, Global Founders Capital, and others. They've completed AICPA SOC 2, Type II security certification and are trusted by hundreds of thousands of users.

This is a fully remote position based in the United States, offering competitive compensation ($120K - $175K), equity, paid time off, and a home office setup stipend. The role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in Node.js and 2 years in a technical leadership role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting scalable automation systems and data-processing pipelines
• Providing technical leadership and setting best practices
• Collaborating with product teams on roadmap and direction
• Performing code reviews and mentoring engineers
• Optimizing systems for performance and reliability
• Leading troubleshooting efforts for complex issues

The ideal candidate will have expertise in:

• Web crawlers and automation tools
• Puppeteer for web automation
• Asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
• Databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB)
• Kubernetes and cloud services
• Security best practices for sensitive data
• Scalable and distributed systems design