Postscript, founded in 2018, is a rapidly growing SMS marketing automation platform specifically designed for e-commerce, trusted by over 18,000 Shopify and Shopify Plus stores. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in enhancing their core platform and message orchestration systems. The role offers the opportunity to work with a modern tech stack including React, Python, Go, and AWS-managed architecture. The company operates as a 100% remote organization with over 250 employees and is backed by notable investors like Greylock and Y Combinator.
The position requires expertise in building scalable distributed systems, with a focus on developing platform primitives and REST APIs. You'll be expected to lead technical decisions, mentor team members, and directly impact the company's growth. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong engineering skills and excellent communication abilities.
Postscript offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $170,000-$200,000 plus significant equity, comprehensive benefits, and flexible remote work arrangements. The company values its FEACH principles (Fearlessness, Excellence, Animal, Customer First, and Humility) and is committed to making SMS the number-one revenue channel for e-commerce merchants.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in a high-growth startup environment while working with modern technologies and helping shape the future of e-commerce communications.