Backend Engineer — Gamified Consumer App (NYC, In-Person)
Join a fast-growing consumer social app that has reached 400k+ daily active users and 4M+ downloads, consistently ranking in the top 10 of the iOS music game charts. We’ve found product-market fit and are building the go-to destination for music lovers.
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer who’s excited to scale infrastructure that supports millions of users. You'll play a key role in optimizing our backend systems, building new internal tools, and contributing to the future of our platform as we rapidly grow.
What You’ll Do
- Scale and optimize backend infrastructure
- Improve system security, performance, and long-term reliability
- Support feature development and A/B testing
- Lead long-term data initiatives
- Build internal tools to streamline operations
You Might Be a Fit If You Have
- 3+ years of backend experience on high-traffic consumer apps
- Strong skills in PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, and TypeScript
- A strong product sense and love for building delightful user experiences
- A passion for music, gaming, and internet culture
- Bonus: you’ve launched your own app or led a team at a startup
The Offer
- Competitive salary and significant equity
- Health benefits and unlimited PTO
- Relocation support (in-person role in NYC)
- Regular team offsites at concerts and music festivals
Why Join
- Ship features used by 1M+ monthly active users
- Work with major artists and creators
- Be part of a thriving community with 160k+ Discord members
- Help shape the future of gamified consumer software
If you’re excited to build fast, ship often, and define what “fun” looks like in consumer tech — we’d love to meet you.
Posted By: Henry Mills
