k-ID is a trailblazing tech startup, specializing in providing advanced, privacy-centric tools designed to protect and empower kids and teens online. We have secured pivotal partnerships with key industry leaders in the gaming industry and are venture-backed by leading global VCs. We are poised for unprecedented growth and expansion in the coming year.
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer at k-ID, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our public web applications and providing a positive digital experience for our game studio partners and their end-users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical design of a Next.js web application, working with UX designers and junior engineers to build a responsive, user-friendly interface, while implementing best practices for web performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Lead the launch and scaling of our product to support tens of partners and tens of millions of concurrent users.
Ensure that backend and frontend systems operate smoothly in production by triaging and resolving operational issues - Be a champion for security best practices in the frontend and backend, to protect sensitive user data against emerging threats
- Conduct code reviews and mentorship to elevate team capabilities and product quality.
Help build a positive and inclusive work culture
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- 5 years of engineering experience
- Experience with Typescript, React, Next.js, Redis, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, S3, and Kubernetes
- Experience shipping mature backend systems at high scale
- Excited to primarily be an individual contributor with a ton of ownership
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience working with UX designers to build delightful frontend user interfaces
- Desire to work in an early-stage, fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguity
- Excited to primarily be an individual contributor with a ton of ownership
- Ability to work during a daily overlap of a few hours with the rest of the team (starting 14:00 UTC)
- Excellent communication skills in English
