Senior Backend Engineer

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