Nango is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join their growing team in building an open-source platform for product integrations. The company, backed by Y Combinator and top US investors, has already achieved significant traction with 400+ companies in production and a thriving developer community of 2,000+ members.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a lean, experienced team of 9 people from prestigious companies like Algolia, Netlify, and Uber. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in revolutionizing how software connects through integrations, working on a platform that currently supports 250+ integrations and has garnered 5k+ GitHub stars.
The interview process is thorough and transparent, including discussions with both the CTO and CEO, a technical interview focused on real-world scenarios, and a unique paid 1-week trial period to ensure mutual fit. The company values practical experience over theoretical knowledge, focusing on Nango-related exercises rather than traditional LeetCode-style questions.
Nango offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $120K to $200K, plus equity (0.25% - 1.00%). The position is fully remote, with the company embracing modern tools and processes while optimizing for outcomes over hours worked. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the company showing encouraging traction and customer enthusiasm.
The company culture emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and building delightful tools for developers worldwide. Founded by repeat YC founders with extensive experience in Silicon Valley, Nango has secured $2M in funding and is rapidly growing its customer base. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact in the developer tools space while working with a world-class team.