Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll do full-stack development with a focus on backend: anything from building features to designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, high-quality APIs and services. Our tech stack includes React, Node.js with Express, TypeScript, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Azure.

• Scoping, designing, and implementing resilient, performant, and high-quality backend solutions.
• Working closely with fellow engineers to deliver complex backend features and integrations.
• Maintaining and enhancing existing integrations, anticipating future product solutions and making sure our systems scale with Motion’s growth.
• Identifying and resolving errors, performance issues, and devex problems in our codebase.
• Driving engineering advancements.

• 6+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale software applications.
• Proficiency with our core stack (React, Node.js, TypeScript).
• Excitement about using AI as part of your workflow.
• Strong experience with asynchronous message queue systems.
• Experience with MongoDB or other document-based databases.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL concepts, and simplifying data architecture.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive compensation package including equity for all employees.
• Health benefits from day one.
• A monthly health & lifestyle stipend.
• 20 days of PTO.
• A $1,500 work-from-home stipend.
• Remote-first with hybrid flexibility.
• Opportunity for impact as an early team member.
• Team connection through virtual and in-person gatherings.