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The PitchSlate is building collaboration features that let brand teams work together on content in real time — and we need a Senior Backend Engineer to own the infrastructure that makes it possible. You’ll build the backend systems for real-time collaboration: operational transforms, presence, commenting, version history, and the APIs that tie it all together.What You’ll Actually DoBuild real-time collaboration infrastructureDesign and build the backend systems that power real-time document collaboration — conflict resolution, operational transforms or CRDTs, and state synchronisationBuild presence, cursors, and live activity indicators across Slate’s shared workspacesOwn the performance and reliability of collaboration features at scaleEnable team workflowsBuild commenting, tagging, and notification systems that support async and real-time team workflowsDesign version history and branching capabilities so teams can collaborate without fearWork closely with frontend engineers to define the APIs and protocols they needRaise the platform barImprove the reliability and scalability of Slate’s existing backend systemsDefine and own the observability and alerting for collaboration featuresContribute to architectural decisions that affect the whole engineering teamYou’d Be a Great Fit IfYou have the experience:5+ years of backend engineering experience with a track record of shipping production systemsExperience building real-time systems (WebSockets, CRDTs, OT, or similar)Strong understanding of distributed systems and database designYou’ve done work like this before:Built collaborative editing or real-time sync features in a production productDesigned systems that handle concurrent writes and conflict resolutionOperated stateful systems with high availability requirementsYou work the way we work:You own the outcomes, not just the tasksYou communicate clearly and raise issues earlyYou think carefully about correctness and edge cases, but also know when to shipTech StackNode.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, WebSockets, AWSThe DetailsLocation: Remote, anywhere from EST (UTC-5) to UTC+2Reporting to: Maciej Kucharek, Head of EngineeringCompensation: US $170k–200k | Rest of World $95k–140k USD + equityBenefitsEquity optionsUnlimited PTO (we actually take it)$200/month wellness stipendHealth insurance stipendHome office budgetAbout SlateSlate is the creative workspace for brand social teams. We help teams create and ship on-brand content fast with an all-in-one editor, built-in asset management, and seamless creative file workflows, backed by hands-on support from people who have done the job. Teams across top sports leagues and global brands like Amazon and Hoka use Slate every day to elevate their social presence.Note: We do not sponsor work visas.Slate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background, identity, or experience.
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