Staff Backend Engineer - Remote

Posted 7 days ago

Software Development

Full Time

USA

Event-driven Architectures

AI Capabilities

Scalable Systems

Overview

Air is a Creative Ops System for creative teams. Our product automates the mindless tasks that creatives and marketers do every day to manage content and unlocks creativity through image recognition, automated versioning, and approval workflows. We launched in March 2021 and have raised +$70m from world-class venture capital groups including Avenir, Tiger Global, Headline Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, WndrCo, and Slack Ventures.

In Short

Help shape the future of creative work as a Staff Backend Engineer.
Build intelligent systems that power our platform.
Deliver cutting-edge search and discovery capabilities to teams worldwide.
Lead the design of robust, scalable systems integrating AI capabilities.
Collaborate closely with cofounders, product, and cross-functional teams.
Focus on backend engineering with Node.js and Typescript.
Implement event-driven architectures and scale backend infrastructure.
Adapt quickly to changing requirements with agility.
Filter genuine candidates with the code AIR-ENG-2025 in applications.
Join a talented team of engineers.

Requirements

Extensive experience in backend engineering.
Proficiency in Node.js and Typescript.
Passion for designing robust data models.
Experience with event-driven architectures.
Ability to scale backend infrastructure for AI pipelines.
Strong collaboration skills with product managers and engineers.
Ability to prioritize and navigate ambiguities.
Fast learner who adapts to changing requirements.
Obsessed with building resilient systems.
Code AIR-ENG-2025 must be included in the application.

Benefits

Work with a talented team in a dynamic environment.
Opportunity to lead impactful projects.
Engage in innovative work with AI technologies.
Collaborate closely with cofounders and cross-functional teams.
Flexible work environment.
Contribute to redefining creative work.
Competitive compensation.
Access to world-class venture capital support.
Professional growth opportunities.
Be part of an exciting startup journey.

Air

Air is a Creative Ops System designed specifically for marketers, launched in March 2021. The company focuses on automating repetitive tasks that hinder creativity, such as managing content through image recognition, automated versioning, and approval workflows. With over $38M raised from prominent venture capital firms, Air aims to enhance the creative process by adapting to the way teams work rather than forcing them to conform to traditional cloud storage solutions. The company fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empathy, and direct communication, and is currently operating in a remote environment with a diverse team distributed globally.