Senior Backend Engineer - Full Remote
Zencastr San Francisco Office
Senior Backend Engineer - Full Remote

At Zencastr, we’re on a mission to shape the future of podcasting. If you’re passionate about innovation, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology, come join our fully distributed team of talented professionals dedicated to amplifying voices around the globe. 

Why Join Us: 

  • You have deep experience with Node.js and strong knowledge of JavaScript fundamentals.

  • You understand core computer science concepts — from data structures and time complexities to design patterns — and know when to apply them.

  • You’re ambitious, curious, and love solving complex technical challenges, whether for fun or for impact.

  • You enjoy writing clean, efficient JavaScript or TypeScript code.

  • You care about performance — from optimizing client-side bundling to database sharding, speed matters to you.

  • You’re a team player with strong communication skills.


What Sets You Apart:
 

  • You’re passionate about building high-performance applications.

  • You’ve contributed to open source projects.

  • You thrive in a fast-growing startup environment and are excited by the challenge of disrupting an established industry.

  • You have empathy for users and always think about how to serve their needs better.

  • You value code quality, security, and best practices in everything you build.

Why Work with Us:
 

  • Collaborate with world-class engineers, PhDs, and designers in a global remote team.

  • Enjoy an agile, fast-paced environment where ideas turn into impact.

  • Receive equity that reflects your contribution to a profitable company.

  • Comprehensive health insurance and 4 weeks of PTO.

  • Freedom to work anywhere and tackle unique technical challenges with full support.


What We’re Looking For:
 

  • 5+ years of experience in TypeScript and Node.js development.

  • Strong understanding of Redis, MongoDB, and SQL.

  • Proven experience building scalable consumer applications.

  • Solid knowledge of unit, integration, and load testing.

  • Expertise in building APIs and working with cloud platforms like Google Cloud or DigitalOcean.

Bonus Points:
 

  • Experience with high-traffic, low-latency systems.

  • Knowledge of DevOps or Digital Signal Processing.

  • Strong SQL and AI experience.

How to Apply:
Ready to make your mark? Apply at Zencastr Careers.
We’re flexible — tell us what you need to do your best work!
 

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