Junior Backend Engineer – Build the Foundation of a New Social Platform
We're building something ambitious at the intersection of social, media, and responsible content creation.
Think of it as a re-imagination of how people create, share, and connect.
We're looking for a Junior Backend Engineer to join our core team and grow alongside a senior backend engineer. You'll contribute to building systems that power real technical challenges in video, media, and social interactions—while learning from experienced engineers shaping a product built for scale.
What You'll Be Working On
- Contributing to backend services and APIs for our platform
- Implementing features for media upload, processing, and delivery pipelines
- Writing clean, maintainable code for video and content handling workflows
- Supporting real-time features, notifications, and user interactions
- Learning to build for scale, performance, and reliability from day one
- Participating in code reviews and collaborating closely with the senior backend engineer
🧩 What We're Looking For
Backend Fundamentals
Solid understanding of at least one server-side language (preferably Node.js)Familiarity with REST APIs and basic backend architecture patternsExposure to databases—SQL (Postgres, MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB)Understanding of async operations, promises, and basic concurrency conceptsEagerness to Learn
Curiosity about distributed systems, caching, and event-driven architecturesInterest in video / audio processing, CDNs, and media deliveryWillingness to dive into complex problems around performance and scalabilityGrowth mindset—you ask questions, seek feedback, and iterateProduct Thinking
Care about the user experience and how backend decisions impact the productInterest in building features that are reliable, fast, and intuitiveAwareness of privacy, security, and responsible tech practicesNice to Have
Personal projects or coursework involving APIs, databases, or media handlingExposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or DockerFamiliarity with background jobs, queues, or task processingInterest in social platforms, creator tools, or content moderation🌍 Who You Are
You're early in your career but hungry to learn and build real thingsYou're comfortable with ambiguity and excited by 0→1 challengesYou care about the cultural impact of social and media technologyYou want mentorship from experienced engineers solving hard problemsYou're collaborative, communicative, and eager to contribute⚡ Why Join Us
Work directly with a senior backend engineer on foundational systemsRare opportunity to shape a product from the ground upSmall team = real ownership, rapid learning, and direct impactTackle challenging problems in media, social, and distributed systemsCompetitive compensation + equity📩 How to Apply
When you apply, tell us about an incident that shaped you growing up personally or professionally - and how it influences the way you approach building technology today.