Job Overview
Alt is seeking a product-oriented Senior Backend Engineer who is eager to make a significant impact. Our ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of backend system development, a strong sense of ownership, and thrives on challenges. As an engineer in our team, you will be entrusted with substantial responsibility and autonomy, requiring good product instincts and the ability to deliver high-quality products rapidly. You will have the opportunity to own products and features from end-to-end, so strong judgment and the ability to make effective trade-offs is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the development and implementation of products and features, taking them from concept to deployment.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Prioritize user needs and make informed trade-offs between speed, quality, and functionality.
- Identify and address technical challenges, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Maintain and support our backend build infrastructure.
- Perform detailed code reviews and provide technical mentorship to engineers.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in backend software development, preferably within a high-growth startup environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as Python, AWS, Postgres, and JavaScript.
- Problem-Solving: A knack for solving tough problems and a drive to take ownership of your work.
- Communication: Effective communication skills with the ability to ship solutions quickly.
- Product Focus: Excellent product instincts, with a user-first approach when designing technical solutions.
- Team Player: A collaborative mindset that helps elevate the performance of those around you.
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the sports/trading card industry is a plus.
What We Offer
- Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the Alt team; you’ll directly shape the direction of our company. The opportunities for growth are truly limitless.
- An inclusive company culture that is being built intentionally to foster an environment that supports and engages talent in their current and future endeavors.
- $100/month work-from-home stipend.
- $200/month wellness stipend.
- WeWork office stipend.
- 401(k) retirement benefits.
- Flexible vacation policy.
- Generous paid parental leave.
- Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s).
Alt's compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real-time market data, as well as equity for all full-time roles. We want all full-time employees to be invested in Alt and to be able to take advantage of that investment, so our equity grants include a 10-year exercise window. The base salary range for this role is: $165,000 - $186,000. Offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- 401(k)
- $100/month work-from-home stipend
- $200/month wellness stipend
- WeWork office stipend
- Flexible vacation policy
- Generous paid parental leave
- Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA
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