Software Engineer - Backend
JasperSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$140,000 – $230,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, PayrollIndustries
Requirements
- Experience designing, building, testing, and collaborating in complex codebases
- Knowledge of modern infrastructure and deployment methods
- Strong expertise in any modern programming language, especially strongly typed ones
- High agency and the ability to figure things out
Responsibilities
- Build performant, reliable, and fault-tolerant systems capable of processing billions of dollars globally from the ground up
- Help us scale 10x in the next year
- Have ownership as we redesign our tech stack
- Collaborate directly with the CTO and CEO
- Be willing to live in New York City and be able to work regularly out of our office in SoHo
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this Backend Software Engineer position?
The salary range is $140K - $230K.
Is this role remote or onsite, and where is the office located?
This is an onsite full-time role requiring you to live in New York City and work regularly out of the SoHo office. Remote candidates will not be considered.
What skills and experience are required for this Backend Engineer role?
You need experience designing, building, testing, and collaborating in complex codebases, knowledge of modern infrastructure and deployment methods, strong expertise in any modern programming language (especially strongly typed ones), and high agency.
What is the company culture like at Warp?
The culture emphasizes high ownership, high craftsmanship, obsessing over details, and giving your best, with late nights possible for urgent fixes. It's not a routine 9-5 job and involves working alongside a driven, top-tier team.
What makes a strong candidate for this Backend Engineer position?
Strong candidates have experience in complex codebases, modern infrastructure knowledge, expertise in strongly typed languages, high agency, and must be willing to work onsite in NYC with the team.
Warp
GPU-accelerated terminal for developers
About Warp
Warp develops a terminal that enhances the command-line interface for developers. This terminal is built using Rust and is GPU-accelerated, which allows it to process commands more efficiently. It organizes output into command blocks and features a text editor with autocomplete capabilities similar to intellisense, making it easier for users to interact with the command line. Unlike traditional terminals, Warp focuses on collaboration and supports various engineering workflows, making it more intuitive for modern developers and teams. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing user feedback to create a product that truly meets the needs of software development and DevOps processes. Warp's goal is to improve developer productivity and streamline the development process.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$71MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Competitive salary and equity
20 paid-time-off days
Ergonomic office equipment
Flexible work locations
Twice-a-year retreats
Risks
Competition from established terminals like iTerm2 could limit market penetration.
MacOS focus may restrict Warp's user base to non-Windows/Linux users.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Warp's current features, requiring continuous innovation.
Differentiation
Warp uses Rust for a modern, efficient coding terminal.
The terminal features GPU acceleration for enhanced performance.
Warp's terminal supports collaborative workflows with persistent, searchable sessions.
Upsides
Increased Rust adoption boosts demand for Warp's core technology.
GPU-accelerated computing trend enhances Warp's competitive performance edge.
AI integration in developer tools positions Warp well in the market.
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