[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer, Growth at Roofr

Brazil

Roofr Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Construction Technology, SaaS, CRMIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a strong backend foundation with over 5 years of software development experience, including significant work with PHP and/or the Laravel framework. Advanced PostgreSQL skills are essential, encompassing query optimization, indexing strategies, schema design, and performance tuning for high-traffic, multi-tenant applications. Experience championing agile methodologies, focusing on performance and quality through backend optimization, caching, comprehensive testing, and CI/CD practices is required. Proactive technical leadership and a growth engineering mindset are also key requirements.

Responsibilities

The Senior Backend Engineer will drive cross-product impact by building experiments in Proposals, optimizing onboarding flows, and developing backend features that directly impact acquisition, monetization, and retention metrics. They will architect scalable backend solutions using Laravel, optimize database performance, and create maintainable systems. Responsibilities include owning end-to-end user journeys from signup to subscription management, pioneering AI-driven backend workflows, and building with experimentation in mind by implementing feature flags, A/B testing infrastructure, and analytics tracking. The role involves leading with autonomy, shaping the future of roofing software, and contributing to backend architecture decisions within a collaborative, growth-minded culture.

Skills

Laravel
API development
Database performance optimization
Domain-driven design
Scalable backend solutions
Backend architecture
User acquisition
Monetization
Customer retention

Roofr

Sales platform for roofing contractors

About Roofr

Roofr provides a sales platform designed specifically for roofing contractors, helping them improve their sales processes and streamline operations. The platform offers several key products, including roof measurement reports that deliver accurate data within 24 hours, estimation tools that allow users to create quotes quickly, and professional proposal generation that enables roofers to share visually appealing proposals with clients easily. Roofr also includes a roofing calculator for lead generation and offers a variety of resources such as blogs and tutorials to support its users. Unlike competitors, Roofr focuses exclusively on the roofing industry, providing tailored solutions that save time and enhance professionalism. The company's goal is to simplify the sales process for roofers, making it faster and more efficient.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$42.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
Remote first with support for autonomous work
1 Friday off per month
Company wide paid shutdown between Christmas and New Years
Flexible and unlimited time off
12 annual holidays
Learning & development opportunities
Monthly co-working space reimbursement
Home office setup & reimbursement
2 retreats per year and great team building activities

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like HOVER and EagleView offering similar services.
Over-reliance on satellite imagery may lead to inaccuracies in cloudy regions.
Rapid expansion may challenge service quality and customer support.

Differentiation

Roofr uses satellite imagery for instant roofing estimates, enhancing speed and accuracy.
Roofr's platform offers professional proposals with client signature capture, streamlining approvals.
Roofr provides a comprehensive sales platform tailored specifically for roofing contractors.

Upsides

Roofr raised $23.5M in Series A+ funding, boosting growth and development.
Partnership with CertainTeed enhances Roofr's market reach and contractor support.
Integration with CompanyCam improves project management and digital sales solutions.

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