Software Engineer, Platform Engineering
Listing checked October 15, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
Join a remote-first team where you'll build internal tools, services, and workflows that support operations, products, and AI infrastructure. You'll work across the stack with React, Node.js, and TypeScript, taking features from architecture to production. The role calls for someone who has helped a startup scale and who uses AI coding tools like Cursor or Claude Code daily. You'll make practical technical calls while balancing speed, quality, and scalability.
What You'll Do8
- 1Build and scale full-stack applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
- 2Take ownership of features and systems from initial architecture through to production deployment.
- 3Develop reliable backend services, APIs, and performant frontend interfaces.
- 4Design and tune databases, data models, and queries for efficiency.
- 5Collaborate with product, operations, and design teams to turn ideas into working solutions.
- 6Enhance platform reliability, performance, and developer experience.
- 7Make technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and scalability.
- 8Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve existing systems.
Requirements10
- 14+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- 2Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js across the full stack.
- 3Experience as an early member of an engineering team, helping a startup grow and scale over time.
- 4A track record of building and scaling products in high-growth startup environments.
- 5AI-native mindset: actively use AI coding tools (like Cursor, Claude Code, or similar) as part of your daily workflow and know how to get the most out of them.
- 6Experience taking products from idea to production and adapting systems as the business grows.
- 7Solid experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
- 8Experience with REST APIs, cloud platforms (AWS or similar), and modern backend architectures.
- 9Comfortable working with ambiguity, making decisions independently, and taking ownership of your work.
- 10A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a bias toward shipping.
Who Should Apply
This role suits a full-stack engineer with 4+ years of experience who has been an early hire at a startup and thrives on end-to-end ownership. You should be comfortable with React, Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL, and you actively use AI coding tools in your daily work. If you enjoy making practical technical decisions in ambiguous situations, this could be a good fit.
Salary Insight
The source lists a pay range of $120,000 to $160,000 USD base salary for this full-time position. Equity compensation and performance-based bonuses may also be available. Benefits include up to 100% health-insurance premium reimbursement, paid time off, and a 401(K) plan with company match.
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