Back End Developer

Hampton North is partnering with a well-funded, mission-driven consumer startup that's redefining how people discover and connect with each other in the real world. Think quality over quantity, they've built one of the most talked-about platforms in their space by being deeply intentional about their product and community. Tight-knit engineering team, strong culture, and a product that genuinely matters to its users.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $190-230k base + RSUs

What you'll be doing:

• Owning key components of core discovery services, with a focus on maps, location surfaces, and directory search experiences
• Collaborating cross-functionally with UX designers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver user-centered solutions
• Prioritizing top-tier user experiences through feedback loops and data-driven methodologies
• Navigating the full SDLC with agile methodologies and CI/CD best practices throughout

What you'll need to have:

• 6+ years of experience in modern software development with a track record of scalable, maintainable systems
• Strong expertise in system design, architecture, Node.js, and TypeScript
• Production experience with location-based systems, geospatial data, geo indexing, proximity queries, and mapping surfaces. This is the primary need for the role
• Experience building search systems including relevance, ranking, and Elasticsearch or similar for a consumer product strongly preferred
• Strong data fundamentals across PostgreSQL and MongoDB including indexing and query performance
• Startup or fast-moving environment experience
• Enthusiasm for AI tools and a willingness to adopt emerging best practices quickly