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VercelSoftware Engineer, Backend
Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, provides platforms that allow people and agents to build and launch software rapidly with robust security. Trusted by millions…
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Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, provides platforms that allow people and agents to build and launch software rapidly with robust security. Trusted by millions of developers and organizations like OpenAI and PayPal, the firm is currently expanding its offerings. The company is hiring a backend-leaning Software Engineer to design, construct, and support scalable systems. This position is suited for professionals experienced in cloud-native database management, JavaScript, and AWS…
Job Description
Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, provides platforms that allow people and agents to build and launch software rapidly with robust security. Trusted by millions of developers and organizations like OpenAI and PayPal, the firm is currently expanding its offerings. The company is hiring a backend-leaning Software Engineer to design, construct, and support scalable systems.
This position is suited for professionals experienced in cloud-native database management, JavaScript, and AWS who want to create innovative user and membership tools. Depending on where candidates live, the setup can be fully remote or require designated in-office days in San Francisco, New York, London, or Berlin.
In this function, the engineer will build secure, reliable enterprise software, maintain high-scale services through on-call rotations, and work alongside cross-functional partners to execute large projects. The role involves utilizing infrastructure-as-code tools, developing REST APIs, and implementing identity lifecycle solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support scalable systems using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL databases, and AWS
- Partner with cross-functional and peer teams to deliver large-scale projects meeting industry standards
- Operate and maintain high-scale services, including participation in scheduled on-call rotations
- Create identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions utilizing SCIM and related standards
- Build high-availability applications using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Kubernetes
- Develop enterprise software using TypeScript, REST APIs, and JSON
Requirements
- Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and SQL
- Knowledge of security architecture, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect
- Familiarity with web protocols including XML, SOAP, JSON, and REST
- Understanding of access control models such as RBAC, ABAC, and ReBAC
- Practical background in writing and improving Node.js applications
Qualifications
- Experience with React
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package that includes equity
- Inclusive healthcare package
- Mentorship opportunities and sponsorship for events to build skills and network
- Flexible time off
- Equipment needed for the role and a work-from-home budget to furnish the workspace
- Eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the position
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
It depends on your location. If you live within a commuting distance of an office in San Francisco, New York, London, or Berlin, the role requires in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you live outside that distance, the role is fully remote.
What is the salary range for this job?
The base pay range for San Francisco, CA is $196,000 to $294,000, while compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on the employee's location.
What technologies will I work with?
You will use JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL cloud-native databases, AWS, REST APIs, JSON, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Kubernetes.
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