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Engineer, Backend

Notability
Location
San Francisco
Posted
23 days ago
Department
R&D
Salary
$120,000-$175,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Evidence you've shipped something real, professionally or on your own
  • Clear, concise communication, written and verbal
  • Good judgment, and ownership of outcomes rather than tasks
  • Genuine care for the people you work with
  • Solid grasp of web fundamentals (browser, network, async behavior, application state)
  • Fluency with AI coding tools
Nice to have
  • Comfort reading and reasoning about TypeScript, and modern web code
  • Experience with GraphQL
  • Experience with infrastructure as code and/or Docker
  • Experience with Google Cloud Provider or Amazon Web Services
  • Experience building with LLM APIs, agents, or AI-assisted developer workflows
What the job really is

As a Backend Engineer at Notability, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining core features of the backend system that supports the Notability app. This includes handling API requests, addressing scalability challenges, and ensuring the stability and readability of the code. You'll work collaboratively with your team, communicate effectively, and engage in problem-solving to drive projects to completion.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation that includes base salary, bonuses and profit sharing
  • Equity Awards in the form of Stock Options
  • Comprehensive healthcare fully covered for you and your family including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible work and vacation schedules
  • 401k with matching contributions
  • Matching gifts to nonprofits
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, only a range provided
  • Hybrid work model requires at least two days onsite
  • Early-career position may imply limited growth opportunities compared to more senior roles
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