Staff/Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
Mimica · Remote · London · Netherlands · Germany · Warsaw · Edinburgh · Czech Republic · Brazil · Dublin · Amsterdam · Lisbon · Barcelona · Toronto · Poland ·
COMPENSATION
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Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Staff/Senior level
- Fully remote (UTC-6 to +1)
- Node.js + TypeScript
- 8+ years experience
- Stock options included
Join Mimica, an AI startup backed by Khosla Ventures, to build software that automates repetitive enterprise tasks. You will enhance the backend systems of the MERN stack platform, focusing on high-performance, low-latency services that enable real-time collaboration and AI model retraining.
This position offers significant ownership over technical direction and architecture within a small, project-based engineering team. You will collaborate across functions to remove process bottlenecks and improve system reliability for Fortune 500 clients.
What you'll do
- Design and implement scalable backend architecture for the Mimica platform
- Develop and optimize real-time services for graph data editing and AI training
- Build Node.js libraries and APIs to interact with machine learning components
- Diagnose and resolve fault-tolerance, availability, and performance issues
- Refactor existing components and produce clear technical documentation
- Mentor peers through pair programming, code reviews, and hiring support
What you'll need
- Minimum 8 years of software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern backend frameworks
- Experience building high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems
- Practical knowledge of API design and database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Deep understanding of microservices, caching, and scaling techniques
- Fluency in English with strong communication and troubleshooting skills
Nice to have
- Fluency and experience with Python
- Background in international high-impact startups or scale-ups
- Active interest in AI, automation, or related technology fields
Stack
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Python
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Based in UK, Americas, or Europe
- Timezone range: UTC-6 to UTC+1
- Flexible schedules and location options
What you get
- Generous compensation and stock options
- Company laptop and remote setup stipend
- Co-working budget available
- Ample paid time off plus local holidays
- Enhanced parental leave policy
- Health and retirement benefits
- Annual learning and development budget
- Regular virtual and in-person social events