# Principal Software Engineer – Backend
## About the Role
Post is seeking a Principal Software Engineer – Backend to help build, scale, and refine the Post.News web and mobile applications. This is a senior individual contributor role within a small, mission-driven, organizationally flat team.
You will own backend development end to end, collaborate with cross-functional teams on new features and enhancements, and design high-performance, scalable systems. The role offers significant opportunities to influence technical direction, improve engineering processes, and contribute directly to the evolution of an emerging social platform.
## Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend systems.
Own software development initiatives end to end.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement new features and enhancements.
Build and polish backend capabilities supporting Post.News web and mobile applications.
Drive technical innovation across backend systems and engineering practices.
Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, performance, and scalability.
Work independently while collaborating effectively with a small engineering team.
Contribute as an individual contributor within a flat organizational structure.
Help deliver impactful product improvements for Post.News.
## Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in backend software development.
Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance and scalable backend systems.
Strong knowledge of
TypeScript
Node.js
Solid.js / Solid Start SSR
PostgreSQL / Postgres
AWS Serverless Architecture
Amazon Redshift
Redis
Dynamo
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
## Preferred Qualifications
Startup experience.
Experience building social applications.
Enterprise social networking experience.
## Core Technical Skills
Backend Software Engineering
TypeScript
Node.js
Solid.js
Solid Start SSR
PostgreSQL
AWS
Serverless Architecture
Amazon Redshift
Redis
Dynamo
Scalable Backend Systems
High-Performance Systems
Web Applications
Mobile Applications
Technical Innovation
Software Development
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
## Work Arrangement & Employment
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – Backend
Employment Type: Not specified
Work Arrangement: Remote
Location: United States
Team Structure: Small, organizationally flat, individual-contributor focused
Visa Sponsorship: Not available at this time
## Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO, with 4 weeks recommended per year
Remote-first work environment
Unlimited co-working passes, including options such as WeWork, as needed
Health insurance for employees and dependents
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Basic life insurance coverage
Free One Medical membership access
## About Post
Post is a social platform focused on real people, real news, and civil conversations. The company is mission-driven and is building an environment centered on diversity, inclusion, meaningful work, and collaboration.
Post maintains a small, flat organization where employees operate as individual contributors and have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the product and company.
## Equal Employment Opportunity
Post provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Post is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.