[Remote] Senior hire: 🛠️ Backend Engineering at Kobo

United States

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$150,000 – $200,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Financial Services, SaaSIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend EngineeringNode.jsTypeScriptAWSSystem DesignScalabilityPerformance OptimizationAIAutomationData Tools

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this senior backend engineering role?

The salary range is $150K - $200K.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years in a professional software engineering role, experience with Node and AWS in production, proficiency with Typescript (bonus), and comfort using AI, automation, and data tools.

What is the work environment and culture like at Kovo?

It's a high-intensity role in a small, early-stage startup with an ambitious workload beyond 40-50 hours, minimal bureaucracy, significant ownership, and a remote environment where priorities shift quickly as the team builds foundational systems.

What makes a strong candidate for this senior backend role?

Strong candidates are self-starters energized by financial empowerment missions, with 5+ years experience including Node, AWS, and Typescript, who thrive in ambiguity, handle shifting priorities, and are motivated by AI and automation in a high-intensity remote startup.

Kobo

Provides eReaders and digital reading apps

About Kobo

Rakuten Kobo Inc., a leading player in digital reading technology, provides a sophisticated ecosystem for seamless access to ebooks across various devices through its range of eReaders and Kobo App. This company is ideal for individuals passionate about transforming and enhancing the global reading experience, offering a highly collaborative environment that supports over 30 million users worldwide. Employees can thrive on opportunities to interact with cutting-edge technology while contributing to an expansive digital library that enriches both the accessibility and enjoyment of reading.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$395.9MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

201-500Employees