Remote is a modern company that's making international hiring and payroll easy for businesses all over the world.
Our goal is to get rid of complicated employment laws, so any company can recruit talent from anywhere. Right now, we're looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our cross-functional teams and help build innovative tools and APIs.
If you love working on a modern stack like Elixir and Phoenix, and want to grow in a 100% remote culture, Remote is the perfect place for you.
Job Summary
In this role, you'll be part of an engineering team made up of Frontend, Backend, and SRE experts. Your main job is to build scalable and secure backend systems for Remote’s HR and Payroll products.
Remote is an “Async” company, which means you won’t have to worry about daily long meetings or standups.
You’ll have complete freedom to organize your work and life the way you want. We’re big on AI and automation in everything we do, so you’ll get a chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large-scale backend projects for Remote’s HR and Payroll products.
Design robust APIs and integrations using Elixir and Phoenix.
Participate in code reviews and mentor other engineers.
Integrate agentic workflows and automation loops to boost work speed.
Maintain scalable systems on Postgres database and AWS infrastructure.
Provide feedback on product features and suggest solid technical solutions.
Contribute to the shared codebase and debug technical issues.
Experience & Qualifications
Fundamentals: Strong grasp of engineering basics and experience running production systems.
Automation: Hands-on experience designing automation workflows (knowing agentic workflows is a big plus).
Databases: Experience working with Postgres or similar databases.
CI/CD: Skilled in using tools like GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins.
Education: Relevant degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
Skills
- Must Have: Systems thinking, ability to define clear specs, focus on quality.
- Nice to Have: Knowledge of functional programming languages (Elixir, Erlang, Scala, Haskell).
- Cloud & DevOps: Understanding of AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and React/Next.js.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to solve business and technical problems.
Salary & Location
Salary: $53,300 to $119,850 USD annually (depends on your location and experience).
Location: 100% Remote (work from anywhere in the world).
Benefits: Unlimited PTO, stock options, 16 weeks parental leave, and a home office budget.
Job Details at a Glance
| Category | Details |
| Seniority Level | Mid-Senior Level |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Job Function | Engineering & Information Technology |
| Industries | Human Resources Services & Tech |
Apply Now
If you want to make an impact in the engineering world and join a company that values global talent, don’t wait.
Remote’s application process is very transparent, with stages from a recruiter call to an executive interview.
Upload your updated CV (in PDF format) on our portal. We welcome people from all backgrounds and see diversity as our strength.
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Conclusion
Working at Remote isn’t just another job, it’s a chance to help shape the future of work. Here, you get a level of freedom you’ll rarely find anywhere else.
With our great salary package and the opportunity to work with top engineers around the world, your professional growth will accelerate fast. If you’re curious and ambitious, this role is waiting for you. Good luck with your application!