Backend Software Engineer

About SupernormalWork shapes who we are. It's how we grow, contribute, and make an impact. But for many, work still feels like a grind. Even in the digital age, productivity tools often add more friction than flow. At Supernormal, we are working to make work better. We build AI-powered tools that streamline workflows, boost collaboration, accelerate impact, and make the super, normal.The RoleWe're looking for a talented and motivated Backend Software Engineer who can pair deep technical expertise with leadership that elevates the entire team. You've guided complex projects from idea to impact, and you know how to set direction without losing sight of the details. You'll be at the center of Supernormal's technical future, shaping our AI backend while mentoring others to do the best work of their careers.This is a high-ownership, high-impact role. You won't be a cog in a large machine — you'll be a key contributor who shapes the architecture and quality of our backend from the ground up. You'll report to the Head of Engineering and work closely with the full engineering team, product, and design.What You'll Work OnDesign, build, and maintain scalable, reliable backend services and APIs that power Supernormal's core productOwn backend features end-to-end — from technical design through implementation, testing, and production monitoringCollaborate with frontend engineers and product to define and implement clean, well-documented API contractsIdentify and address performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and scalability concerns proactivelyParticipate in code reviews, contribute to engineering standards, and help maintain a high-quality, well-tested codebaseContribute to infrastructure decisions: cloud architecture, deployment pipelines, observability, and on-call practicesRequirementsWhat We're Looking For6+ years of professional backend software engineering experience, with a strong grasp of distributed systems and API designProficiency with large Rust, Typescript, and Ruby codebasesExperience building and operating production systems at scale — you understand what it means to ship and own something in the real worldSolid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization, and CI/CD pipelinesComfort working in a fast-moving, small-team environment where priorities can shift and ownership is broadStrong communication skills — you can explain technical trade-offs clearly and collaborate well across the teamA bias toward action and simplicity: you default to shipping and iterating rather than over-engineeringNice to HaveExperience with real-time data processing, streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub), or WebSocketsFamiliarity with speech-to-text APIs (e.g., Deepgram, AssemblyAI, Whisper) or LLM integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)Background in productivity, collaboration, or enterprise SaaS productsExperience with data pipelines, async job processing, or event-driven architecturesBenefits💰 Competitive salary📈 Stock options🚀 Flexible hybrid working model🏠 WFH budget to make sure you have everything you need to do your best work🎓 Education credit (up to $500 per year)🧳 Unlimited PTO (minimum 4 weeks)