ClickUp is the world’s only all-in-one productivity platform that flexes to the way people want to work. It replaces all individual workplace productivity tools with a single, unified platform that includes project management, document collaboration, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and AI. Our dedication to enhancing productivity has earned us recognition on prestigious lists including the Forbes Cloud 100, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Power Partners and #1 on two of G2's Best Software Products Lists for 2023 - #1 Project Management Product and #1 Collaboration and Productivity Product. With our headquarters based in San Diego and a rapidly expanding global presence, we are shaping the future of work. Join our team at ClickUp, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide, and help millions of users be more productive - saving them at least one day every week. 🦄
As we accelerate our expansion, we're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our teams! You'll be part of an exceptional, talented engineering team tasked with scaling the platform for future growth.
You'll have the opportunity to make significant contributions to a product used by millions, including us! You'll tackle the unique engineering challenges of rapid-growth startups, providing opportunities for learning and development along the way. Throughout this journey, you'll be backed by your team and the modern tool stack we employ.
We are offering flexible working hours, remote work, competitive salary augmented with participation in company success.
The Role:
- Be part of the team that builds one of the most critical and highly used products in ClickUp.
- Build scalable and highly available platform to processes millions of customer workflows a day and maintain it to run across all our regions and data centers
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to establish product requirements, define scope, and assess business impact.
- Contribute to the design and construction of systems that prioritize performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Understand the intricate workings of our infrastructure and how all components interact.
- Work alongside fellow engineers to deliver sophisticated backend features outlined in the roadmap.
- Challenge the status quo.
- Have fun!
Qualifications:
- An eagerness to learn.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
- Don't be afraid to voice your opinion and help making the product better
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in creating and maintaining a production environment.
- Proficient with TypeScript or other popular programming languages.
- Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL).
Preferred:
- Passionate about Productivity platforms and saving people time by making the world more productive!
- Proficient in Node.js / Nest.js / Express.js / TypeScript
- Previous experience with workflows or event driven automations in consumer or enterprise companies
- Building High Scale systems with millions of events processing in an hour
- Knowledge of Redis, Kafka, Docker
- Familiarity with running a platform on top of AWS
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Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!
ClickUp was founded on a culture of hard work, consistent growth, and a desire to break norms. We’re a values-driven company and hire based on ambition, merit, and a willingness to do what it takes to succeed. We don’t care where you’re from, what you look like, or who you’re in a relationship with—we hire the best people for the job, and create an environment that supports employees on their journey to do the most exciting work of their lives! ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for roles outside of engineering and product at this time. Sponsorship for engineering and product roles is not guaranteed, but is instead based on the business needs for that specific role at that time. Please reach out to the recruiter with any questions.
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What We Do
ClickUp is one app to replace them all. It's more than just task management - ClickUp offers docs, reminders, goals, calendars, and even an inbox. Fully customizable, ClickUp works for every type of team, so all teams can use the same app to plan, organize, and collaborate! ClickUp is trusted by millions of users and over 100,00 teams.
Why Work With Us
ClickUppers are highly passionate, energetic, and unique people that align in the mission of saving people time and making the world more productive. We're the newcomer, the underdog, but that's where we thrive. Let’s make the world more productive, together!
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