Vercel: Software Engineer, Backend

Headquarters: Remote - United States

About the Role:

We are seeking a Backend leaning Software Engineer. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems. Leveraging JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL and NoSQL cloud-native databases, and AWS, you will develop innovative solutions for user, group, and membership management while ensuring the highest levels of security and reliability.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

• Enable us to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies.
• Collaborate with peer teams to deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain and operate services at high scale, participating in scheduled on-call rotations to ensure reliability.
• Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions using SCIM and other relevant standards.
• Work with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, etc.) to deliver scalable, high-availability applications.
• Build and maintain high-quality enterprise software using TypeScript, REST APIs, and JSON.

About You:

• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect and web protocols like XML, SOAP, JSON, and REST.
• Familiarity with access control models such as RBAC, ABAC and ReBAC.  
• Experience with SQL.
• Practical experience developing and improving applications written in Node.js.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, especially when collaborating with diverse teams.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. 

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