Backend Engineer

At Mirror, our aim is to support creative communities with web3-native products that are both visually appealing and user-friendly. We are a dedicated and experienced team that has been deeply involved in this field for many years. Currently, we are expanding our team in New York City to focus on a new web3 social product, with the support of leading web3 investors.

About You:

We are seeking an adept backend engineer with a solid record of delivering products and adapting to complex situations. You should have a strong interest in engineering practices and strive to enhance your skills alongside collaborative colleagues. This role requires you to be able to work in-person at our New York City office on a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement our product roadmap
• Explore and assess web3 technologies, making informed decisions on utilizing third-party APIs or developing in-house solutions
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to build features on our GraphQL API
• Develop robust and well-monitored backend services
• Continuously enhance infrastructure and monitoring practices

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production software development (knowledge of web3 is a plus)
• Proven experience in building and maintaining large-scale production systems
• Capable of proactively proposing and implementing technical solutions to complex business challenges
• Dedication to enhancing dev-ops practices for yourself and your team
• Proficiency in Typescript, Node.js, and AWS

Nice to Have:

• Experience working closely with product teams and users
• Noteworthy open-source contributions or publicly available code
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Posthog, NewRelic, ElasticSearch, etc.
• Prior exposure to web3 technologies

Salary Range:

$200,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits at Mirror:

• Competitive stock option award
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (80% of premiums covered by the company)
• Reimbursement of up to $3,000 for a new laptop
• Reimbursement of up to $500 for a work-from-home setup
• Monthly reimbursement of up to $150 for home internet and cell phone expenses
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance with company-paid premiums
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage ($50,000), with company-paid premiums
• Access to 401(k) plan, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, or Health Savings Account, as well as Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (depending on medical insurance selection)
• Flexible time off policy
• Three months of paid baby bonding leave
• Hybrid in-person office work schedule in NYC
• Team gatherings for collaborative strategy and work sessions
• Supportive team atmosphere focused on learning and development within web3 technologies