We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with 4-8 years of experience to join Popl's backend team as a strong independent contributor. You'll help build and scale the platform that powers the #1 In-Person GTM Platform — turning badge scans at conferences and events into measurable pipeline and revenue. This is an urgent hire on a team of four, and we need someone who can hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding.
What will you be doing?
Owning and shipping backend services in TypeScript/Node.js on AWS, writing high-quality, scalable code
Translating product requirements into technical implementation details independently — no one will tell you exactly how to build it
Monitoring logs, triaging issues, and proactively identifying opportunities to improve reliability and performance
Collaborating with the backend team on API design, infrastructure decisions, and code reviews
Participating in daily standups and contributing to a fast-moving, growth-stage engineering culture
Key Requirements
4+ years of backend engineering experience with TypeScript, Node.js, AWS/GCP, and SQL in your most recent role
Senior or Lead Engineer title in your most recent position — must be backend-heavy, not full-stack leaning frontend
Ability to communicate clearly to non-technical stakeholders — no hiding behind jargon
US-based with work authorization (no visa sponsorship available)
Stable tenure history — no pattern of multiple short stints under 2 years
Popl is the #1 In-Person GTM Platform for teams. Our AI-powered SaaS products help companies capture leads and drive revenue from conferences and events.
Salary
$140,000 - $180,000
Location
Remote
Total raised
$3.0M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.