Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have tackled complex distributed systems challenges. Your expertise in Java and Spring is deep, and you've shipped high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests daily, ensuring performance and reliability. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a world-class product. Your attention to detail and commitment to performance make you a valuable asset to any engineering team.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure would be a plus, as well as familiarity with microservices architecture. You enjoy mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a positive engineering culture. A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements in existing systems is something you take pride in.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at ClickUp, you'll be responsible for building features and systems that enhance our custom task data capabilities. You'll own the end-to-end development process, from conception to production, ensuring that the systems you create are scalable and efficient. Collaborating with product managers and designers, you'll help shape the future of our AI-driven workspace by delivering high-quality software solutions. Your role will involve identifying areas for improvement in our existing systems and implementing those changes to enhance performance and user experience. You'll also play a key role in establishing a fun and fulfilling engineering culture within the team, contributing to a collaborative and innovative environment.

What we offer

At ClickUp, we believe in empowering our employees to break free from silos and reclaim their time. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the future of work. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that encourages continuous learning and growth. Join us in redefining what's possible in the world of work and be part of a bold, innovative team that is shaping the future.