Backend Software Engineer at WishRoll (W22)
$130K - $190K  •  
Building something new in Consumer AI
New York, NY, US / Remote
Full-time
1+ years
About WishRoll

At WishRoll, we’re building new social products to help shape the future of sharing online.

We're a majority-technical founding team with experience working at Facebook and Snapchat. We're excited to be backed by Y Combinator among other amazing investors in the consumer social space.

About the role
Skills: Express, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL

At WishRoll, you’ll be working at the forefront of consumer AI social with our new product Status, which has gone viral on TikTok and hit top 10 of the App Store Rankings after launch last month:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/status-sims-but-social-media/id6596771144
https://x.com/seyitaylor/status/1848807575262810335

About the Role:

As a Backend Software Engineer at Wishroll, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our core backend systems. You will collaborate across various functionalities, including:

  • Product API Endpoints: Design and implement robust RESTful APIs to power our applications.
  • GCP Infrastructure: Build and manage scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Data Pipeline: Develop and optimize data pipelines for efficient data processing and analysis.
  • LLM Endpoints: Integrate and manage endpoints provided by leading AI platforms such as Anthropic and Vertex AI.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js, Express, TypeScript, and Postgres.
  • Implement RESTful APIs that are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
  • Manage and optimize GCP infrastructure to support our growing platform.
  • Integrate and manage Large Language Model (LLM) endpoints from providers like Anthropic and Vertex AI.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.

Requirements:

  • Education: BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: 2+ years of industry experience, preferably in a startup environment.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient in Node.js, Express, TypeScript, and Postgres.
    • Experience building and managing RESTful API services.
    • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure.
    • Familiarity with data pipeline development and management.
    • Experience integrating with AI platforms like Anthropic or Vertex AI is a plus.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Technology

Objective-C, React Native, iOS, JavaScript

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