Senior / Staff Software Engineer (API)

North America

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software Development, Project Management, Issue TrackingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong backend engineering experience, a systems thinking mindset, and proficiency in technologies such as TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. Experience with data synchronization libraries, WebSockets, MobX, and Prosemirror is beneficial, along with familiarity with Electron, React, and Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer (API), you will take ownership of building and evolving the APIs that power Linear, collaborating with product engineers and design teams to deliver performant and reliable data flows. You will shape the API surface used by AI agents, enabling autonomous workflows and real-time decision-making, and contribute to improving the developer platform with well-documented and stable APIs. Additionally, you will work on proprietary data synchronization, and contribute to the design system and overall architecture of the platform.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Systems Thinking

Backend Engineering

API Design

Performance Optimization

Linear

Software development tool for task management

About Linear

Linear is a software development tool that helps teams build products more efficiently. It provides features for task management, issue tracking, and workflow customization, making it suitable for both startups and large enterprises. The platform simplifies complex tasks by breaking them down into manageable sub-issues, which enhances productivity. It includes automated backlog management to save time by auto-closing and archiving issues. Linear is designed for speed, offering rapid keyboard shortcuts and real-time synchronization. Users can create custom workflows and views to tailor the platform to their needs. A unique feature called "Cycles" helps teams prioritize their work by automatically tracking started issues and rolling over unfinished tasks to the next cycle. Linear's goal is to streamline the software development process, allowing teams to focus on building great products.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$50.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Work life balance

Competitive salary and equity

Employee-friendly equity terms (early and extended exercise in the US)

Work remotely, no commuting to the office

Health, dental and vision insurance (US)

5 weeks paid vacation

Parental leave

M1 Macbook Pro, 5K display and accessories

Stipend to set up your home office

Latest productivity software

Paid lunch and coffee during work days

Paid co-working space/desk at an office

Regular team events and offsites

Quarterly hack weeks

401(k) Plan (US)

Risks

Potential reputational damage from association with Carta's unethical practices.

Increased competition from new integrations like Plain, offering similar features.

Challenge of maintaining rapid growth after raising $35 million in Series B funding.

Differentiation

Linear offers rapid-fire keyboard shortcuts and real-time sync capabilities.

The platform provides automated backlog management, reducing manual labor for development teams.

Linear's 'Cycles' feature helps teams focus on upcoming work with configurable tracking.

Upsides

Linear raised $35 million in Series B funding to expand its operations.

The rise of remote work increases demand for Linear's collaborative software development tools.

Integration with AI-driven tools could enhance Linear's task management efficiency.

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