Backend Software Engineer

Co-Star is revolutionizing how people connect through astrology, serving tens of millions of users with meaningful astrological insights. We're seeking a Backend Engineer who embodies our engineering philosophy of starting with simple solutions and evolving them through real-world feedback. Our engineering culture draws inspiration from Unix's development at Bell Labs, emphasizing simplicity, collaboration, and iterative improvement.

The role offers an opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of users while maintaining high technical standards. You'll be instrumental in building and scaling our backend infrastructure, working with technologies like Haskell and PostgreSQL. We value engineers who can balance speed with quality, provide technical leadership, and contribute to a collaborative environment.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including fully covered healthcare, 401(k) matching, unlimited vacation, and equity participation. You'll be joining a team that values both technical excellence and personal growth, with unique perks like readings with in-house astrologers. The compensation package is highly competitive, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, values feedback, and wants to create systems that enable small teams to deliver outsized results. You'll be part of a company that's not just building technology, but fostering meaningful connections between people through the lens of astrology.