Software Engineer, Internal Platforms
Listing checked September 1, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
This is a high-ownership fullstack position where you'll take the lead on designing, building, and scaling the internal platforms that power our AI-driven operations. You'll own systems end-to-end—from backend services and APIs to polished frontend interfaces—all while collaborating closely with product and operations teams. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy turning ambiguous needs into robust, maintainable solutions, this role offers you the chance to make a direct impact.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and build end-to-end fullstack systems that streamline critical internal workflows and platform capabilities.
- 2Develop clean, scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js (preferably NestJS) with clear ownership and contracts.
- 3Create high-quality, performant frontend interfaces with React that internal teams rely on daily.
- 4Own data modeling and database performance—from schema design to query tuning—using PostgreSQL.
- 5Collaborate with product, operations, and design teams to turn vague requirements into well-architected systems.
- 6Improve platform reliability, observability, and developer experience across all internal tooling.
- 7Maintain engineering quality through code reviews, testing, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- 8Diagnose and resolve production issues while strengthening operational resilience.
- 9Make pragmatic tradeoffs between speed, scalability, and maintainability in a high-paced environment.
Requirements10
- 1Proven experience building or contributing to production fullstack systems (through internships, projects, or professional work).
- 2Strong command of TypeScript across both frontend and backend codebases.
- 3Solid backend development skills with Node.js; familiarity with NestJS is a plus.
- 4Experience building user interfaces using React or similar frameworks.
- 5Working knowledge of relational databases like PostgreSQL and core data modeling principles.
- 6Familiarity with RESTful APIs and distributed system communication patterns.
- 7Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS (or equivalent).
- 8Awareness of modern architectures—microservices, serverless, or event-driven systems.
- 9Strong problem-solving skills, an ownership mindset, and meticulous attention to detail.
- 10Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Who Should Apply
You are a fullstack engineer who enjoys taking ownership of internal tools and platform systems from idea to deployment. You're comfortable with ambiguity and can make smart tradeoffs between speed and quality. You have strong TypeScript fundamentals, experience with React and Node.js, and a knack for building scalable backends and intuitive frontends. Bonus points if you've worked in a startup or high-growth engineering environment, have touched CI/CD or DevOps workflows, or are excited about AI-adjacent products.
Salary Insight
The national base salary range for this full-time remote position is $120,000 – $155,000 USD. All employees are also eligible for equity compensation and potential performance-based bonuses. micro1 offers a comprehensive benefits package including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, and a 401(K) plan with company match.
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