Senior Backend Engineer

All-in-one productivity platform that replaces individual workplace tools with a unified platform for project management, document collaboration, and AI.
$150,000 - $250,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

ClickUp is revolutionizing workplace productivity as the world's only all-in-one productivity platform that adapts to users' preferred work styles. Based in San Diego with a growing global presence, ClickUp is one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide, helping millions of users save at least one day per week through improved productivity.

We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team focused on the next generation of Chat, Inbox, and Notifications - the central hub for all ClickUp communications. This role is perfect for engineers passionate about solving complex technical challenges at scale while delivering high-quality, performant, and reliable cloud solutions.

The ideal candidate will work with key technologies including TypeScript and Postgres, managing large-scale, globally distributed infrastructure on AWS. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining critical communication systems that facilitate ClickUp's hyper-growth. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact features that directly affect millions of users while being part of a values-driven company culture.

The role combines technical expertise with product thinking, requiring both strong engineering capabilities and an understanding of what makes great user experiences. You'll have the freedom to own projects end-to-end and work closely with cross-functional teams to shape the future of workplace productivity.

ClickUp values diversity, merit, and creating an environment that supports employees in doing their best work. This role offers the chance to be part of a transformative company while working on exciting technical challenges that impact how people work worldwide.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Build features and systems with attention to detail and performance
  • Own end-to-end development, from conception to production
  • Engineer solutions and tools to understand the problem
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a world-class product
  • Identify and implement improvements to existing systems
  • Help establish a fun, fulfilling, world-class engineering culture

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent major
  • 8+ years of experience engineering performant and high-throughput systems
  • Write high quality code in TypeScript and be uniquely productive
  • Track record of building performant, high-throughput systems
  • Experience working with no-sql databases at scale
  • Experience with major cloud services (AWS)
  • Empathetic communicator
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and consistent project delivery
  • Product-minded with good intuition on user experience

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
  • Visa sponsorship may be available for engineering roles

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